Now that summer is officially over, it might be a good time to take a few minutes and look back at the utility bills you received over the last few months. Did you notice anything different about them compared to the other months of the year, or in years past? For a...

Using a gas or charcoal grill may seem like a very straightforward endeavor - after all, cooking with fire has been an integral part of human life for many, many years. So why are we bringing it up here, on a blog about home inspections? Simply put, it's because the...

Whether you have a window unit, a split unit, or a dedicated exterior condenser unit, your air conditioning system is a critical component to the comfort level in your home. However, like most components of a home, your air conditioner requires some occasional...

You may have never thought that the simple activity of mowing your lawn could have a significant impact on your life. Well, believe it or not, even simple decisions related to lawn care can have a real impact on you and your property. For example, what's the preferred...

The p-trap under your sink is one of those things that people rarely think about, but is constantly performing a vital function. What is a p-trap, you ask? Well, since you asked… A p-trap is a curved section of the piping that runs from your sink drain into the rest...

On a hot sunny day in the summertime, there's really nothing quite like a relaxing swim in a pool. And if you own a pool and have kids living in your home, you know very well how much they love to play in and around the pool. You also know how important it is for kids...

Painting your home can be a very good investment, especially if you are looking for things to do that will raise the value of your home while not costing a lot. In fact, the return on investment that you get from painting is better than pretty much any home...

A common project for homeowners is finishing unused space of their home to gain additional living space. Often this will be a basement since they often are much larger than the needs of the family dictate. However, this is not something that should be undertaken...

Carpet in the bathroom. Most would probably agree that it isn’t the greatest choice, but there are those that really want that soft warm surface under their feet in the morning, but why is it not a good idea? There are several reasons. The foremost problem is that of...

Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. Sure, there are some areas that are much more likely than others to experience a disaster, but with weather patterns being very unpredictable and record temperatures being recorded all the more often, being prepared just...