The holiday season is a time for joy, but it’s also a time to prioritize safety—especially when hanging Christmas lights. As a home...

As a home inspector, one of the most common cold-weather issues I encounter is frozen pipes. When temperatures drop, water in your...

The Importance of Cleaning Gutters in the Fall: A Home Inspector's Perspective As a home inspector, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is...

Proper maintenance of a home's central air conditioning system is crucial for its efficiency and longevity. Here are some key maintenance...

As a home inspector, I often encounter septic systems, which are essential for homes not connected to municipal sewer lines. Here's a...

As the cold days of winter fade away, it's time to welcome the vibrant colors and warmth of spring. Along with the budding flowers and...

Rain gutters are essential components of a home's roofing system designed to collect rainwater runoff and channel it away from the house....

Addressing Ice Dams on Your Roof. Its winter and some people might be experiencing “Ice Dams” on their roof.  Ice dams can damage roofing...

Smart technology is here to stay. The google nest thermostat can allow you to set your homes cooling or heating settings by simply using...

Many people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI®, we want to change that. Drastic...

An attached garage is a garage that is physically attached to a house. Fires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to...

Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical receptacles or outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and...

Inspecting Attic Pull-Down Ladders by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Attic pull-down ladders, also called attic pull-down stairways, are collapsible...

Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and virtually all buildings where...

Now that spring has arrived, it's time to inspect your gutters to determine if there has been any winter damage from snow and ice and to...