Do you need to be there during your home inspection?
When purchasing a home, especially if you are a first time buyer, you might feel a little overwhelmed by the whole process. As you probably are aware by now, having a home inspection done on your home is an essential part of the buying process. But perhaps you are...
When Did You Last Have Your Well Water Tested?
Do you live in a home that has a well as its water source? Are you thinking about moving? Do you know if your new home will have a well? Whatever the answer is to those questions, it is important to know when the wells water was last tested. There are many important...
What are some drawbacks to a vaulted ceiling?
Nowadays a popular feature when buying a house is vaulted ceilings or cathedral ceilings. This ceiling feature adds more character to a new house and could even make a room feel bigger than the actual living space is. While admittedly this can add a lot of good to a...
Why Is It In My Interests To Get A Home Inspection?
With all that you have to go through to buy or sell a home, you might be wondering if there is anyone you can really trust. The answer is yes. This short video will help you understand why having a home inspection performed by a InterNACHI certified home inspector,...
Safety Gates…. Protecting Your Child
Falling over is something that happens everyday when your child is small, most of the time they are not hurt. It might surprise you to know, though, that well over 2.5 million children end up in the emergency room each year from an injury caused by a fall. Is it not a...
What you should know before installing your ceiling fan
Most homes have air conditioning to provide a comfortable temperature when its warm outside. However, you may decide that a ceiling fan is an adequate solution to have proper air flow and a comfortable living environment, especially with the weather starting to cool...
Simple ways to use less energy in the home
A lot of people don't realize how easy it can be to use less energy in the home. With just a few simple adjustments you can save a lot of money. A few simple ways this can be done: Instead of using an air conditioner, which uses a lot of energy, try installing a...
Is your Attic Pull Down Ladder Safe?
OK, so we've all seen the movies where some unsuspecting family member pulls down the attic hatch only to be struck in the face by the ladder right?? While installing these should really be left to the experts, many home owners like to take on this task themselves....
Adjusting a home to the growing needs of aging parents
As our aging loved ones get older they need extra care, but do not necessarily want the upheaval of moving from their residence. This is described as 'aging in place'. This term refers to the desire of aging ones and their families to adjust their current residence...
Could my carpet have mold?
Mold is a most undesirable thing to deal with in a home. It can cause upper respiratory problems, as well as other health conditions such as skin problems, so naturally, we want to do our best to prevent its growth. One area where mold can grow is in the carpet. Here...