Tips for sellers in preparing for a home inspection As a home inspector, I am privileged to spend a lot of time with your customer- the home buyer. Your customer may have only spent 30 minutes looking at your home during the open house. You did everything right,...

For a house to be considered "home," it needs to feel like a place where you can be proud to live, where you can bring your family and friends, and where you’ll make many important memories. When purchasing their first home, most buyers consider its appearance,...

With limited storage space in a small bedroom, you will need to take special care when designing and arranging the space. Here are a few simple tricks that can get you much more storage than expected. Headboard storage - A storage headboard in your small bedroom can...

If you’re on a tight budget and cannot afford to get a large space, you can still make the most out of what you have. It does not have to be an expensive renovation or a total change of theme. Some simple changes in arranging things, changing colors, and adding minor...

We are often inspired by the renovation projects we see online, where they can flip a dull place into an inviting and livable one. However, we still can make mistakes or wrong decisions that might turn a flip into a flop. Here are some common renovation mistakes you...

One of the most common issues home inspectors find during an inspection is issues with leaking pipes. This issue should not be ignored because this can be the cause of significant mold infestations, foundation issues, etc. The first step would be to identify where the...

Becoming a new homeowner is an exciting experience, but let’s not forget the responsibilities that come with it. If you want to have peace of mind along with the joy of ownership, you must know the essential things to check in your new home. One of them is the roof...

Everybody wants and needs to live in a clean home, but not everybody has time to do the necessary cleaning to keep it that way. Cleaning might not be an easy task for many of us, whether it is due to our age, our health, or the time we have available. Some would hire...

If a buyer prefers to purchase a condo or a townhouse instead of a single-family house, an inspection is still highly recommended. This type of inspection is slightly different from the usual home inspection for a free-standing residential building. It is...

  Windows are the essential eyes of our homes, giving us a view of the outside world and lettinghealthful sunshine stream in, brightening up our inside world. If, however, your windows have afilm of dirt, grime, and water spots, our view, and the amount of light...