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Frequently asked questions about home inspections!

Frequently asked questions about home inspections!

Home inspecting is a fun, wild, unpredictable world that I’ve been immersed in for almost 20 years.  Throughout that time, I’ve been asked a lot of questions and seen a lot of things. It’s a process of constant learning and that’s what makes it fun.  There are a few...

Are Home Inspections Required?

Are Home Inspections Required?

A common thought in the non-inspector world is that home inspections are required. If you have not bought or sold a home in years, you may not even know what home inspections are. However, in the last 30 years or so, a home inspection is a common practice as part of...

Home Maintenance Inspections

Home Maintenance Inspections

The market today is unlike anything we have seen in decades. Since I’ve been inspecting (17 years) there has not been anything like the lack of inventory, elevated prices, and demand for housing. While this is good for the seller and the real estate agent, it can be...

Can Contractors Perform Home Inspections?

Can Contractors Perform Home Inspections?

Occasionally potential home owners will bypass the inspection in favor of a family friend who happens to be a “contractor”.  Typically, this is someone who builds, remodels, or repairs houses, or components of houses.  However, this does not qualify them to inspect a...

Winter Home Projects To Tackle This Year

Winter Home Projects To Tackle This Year

As the weather gets cooler, you will most likely be spending more time inside. Having a project or two to occupy your time will be crucial to making it through the winter. If you have a long to-do list of home tasks to complete, this winter might be the perfect time...

Christmas Gift Ideas for the 2021 Holidays:

Christmas Gift Ideas for the 2021 Holidays:

For the Women in your life: Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet               Amazon: $10.99 NY Threads Fleece Bathrobe                Amazon: $33.99 ZonLi Weighted Blanket                        Amazon:  $89.90   For the Men in your life: 3 in 1 Charging Station   ...

Canning Tips/Tricks

Canning Tips/Tricks

Canning is one of the easiest and best cooking pastimes. Have excess veggies or fruit from your summer garden? Instead of tossing them, can them! Below I’m going to share some easy canning recipes for you to try to stock up for the wintertime! Tomatoes and cucumbers...

Levels of communication

Levels of communication

While not directly affecting your home, communicating in everyday life, business, or with your spouse is crucial to relationships. The way you communicate to others is one thing you can control, but is the other party hearing what you are saying? Do your words go in...

Indoor Gardening During the Winter Season

Indoor Gardening During the Winter Season

Ahhhh... Winter, my favorite time of year! (Call me crazy). One thing that I miss most during the winter season is the ability to have a garden but does snow and freezing temperatures limit us from growing fresh produce? Nope! There are always loopholes for gardening...