We have become a lot more knowledgeable about the threats posed by lead-based materials in recent years. If you are looking to purchase a property that is more than 40 years old, it will be helpful for you to find out more about the hazards of lead in the home. Where...

Do you have some DIY projects planned for 2022? Maybe do-it-yourself is not your forte, but even so, there may be small jobs that you will need to take care of from time to time. Any task, however, is much easier to do when you have the right tools for the job. Let’s...

As long as the conditions are right, mold can thrive in most areas of the home. As we all know very well by now, mold is not something you want to have in your living space as it creates a very unhealthy environment. One place where mold can easily grow is carpeting....

Wood is a material that plays a major role in the construction of a house. But did you know that certain types of lumber could create long-term issues in a new home? We are talking about green lumber. So, what is it, and how might it affect a new building? Green...

It is no secret that moving house can be a tremendously stressful time. The day, or even week, of the move, can be so busy that any thoughts we may have had regarding an environmentally conscious move may fall by the wayside. So, what is the key to a stress-free move?...

The majority of home buyers these days will first look at a property online before deciding whether they want to look at it in person. As the seller of the home, this means that any photos you post need to make your property stand out and look as appealing as...

There is just something about a home that lets you know whether it’s a pre-kids or post-kids space. Maybe it’s the little shoes by the door or maybe it’s the child-safe lock on the drawer with the scissors. Or maybe it’s just infused in the decorating.  Some...

A home inspector has to be very cautious when inspecting certain areas of a home. One of those areas is the crawlspace underneath the house. The reasons for this are pretty obvious as they are dark and, most of the time, unchecked places. This means all kinds of...

Buying your own home, as well a being a good investment, can give you the freedom to fix it up the way you want and give you an added feeling of security that a rental cannot. However, there are certain circumstances that could cause you to lose that investment. Let’s...

Many of us have seen news reports on the huge amounts of destruction that a sinkhole can cause. They not only put property and roads at risk but more importantly, they are a danger to human life. If you are concerned about sinkholes being a problem on or around your...