Plumbing is an issue that unfortunately is usually caught after it’s too late, especially in a new home when you have no idea what has found its way down the drain. It can also present itself in several different ways. Toilets, showers/bathtubs, and dishwashers, are just some of the ways plumbing can present a problem in your home. They also can have completely different fixes. Read More
“Open House: Home Repair 101 – Plumbing”
Category: Home Inspection
Questions to Ask to Get the Most Value from a Home Inspection
There are a lot of steps to buying a house, and while they are all important, some are just more valuable than others. Writing an earnest money check, for example, is necessary, but it doesn’t do much for you as a buyer. A home inspection, on the other hand, can be extremely valuable, potentially helping you save money when you negotiate the home price or keeping you from buying a total lemon.
Getting the keys to your new home is a monumental moment after a long waiting period. To be confident about your builder, a final home inspection can be done before your final payment. The inspection report can give you up-to-date information relating to the nature and location of any defects (if there are any). However, to get the most value out of your home inspection, you need to ask the right questions.
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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
When selling a house, it’s all about putting your best foot forward and making your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers. Staging and other elements can make your home look its best. But when it comes to the structural components of the house, buyers aren’t going to just take your word for it. Most real estate transactions involve a home inspection where a professional combs through your house to check for any potential issues. This can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you have an older home. But it’s an important part of selling a house, and one you really need to understand to get the best price for your home. To make sure the entire process goes according to plan, here’s everything you need to know to prepare for a home inspection.
The Complete Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Homeowners understand owning and maintaining a home takes work. We all want to provide a protective, safe and friendly home for ourselves , our family, and all of our guests. When you’re busy working your job(s), caring for your family, and maintaining a home, things can occasionally get missed. Because there’s so much to do around the house this time of year, we compiled the most complete fall home maintenance checklist for our heroes to tackle their fall home maintenance to-dos, and also created a convenient single one-sheet checklist you can download to reference every year to assure nothing is missed. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, this post provides essential information and the free fall home maintenance checklist download is a great tool to keep you ahead of the game.
Thinking of Buying a Fixer Upper? Here are Some Tips to Help
Are you thinking of buying a fixer-upper? Purchasing a property that needs some renovating is a terrific way to move into an otherwise unaffordable neighborhood. But, there are also a lot of risks and hard work that go into flipping a home. Here are some tips to help you know what to look for and how to purchase a fixer-upper.
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How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings
Many older houses come with popcorn ceilings, named for how the asymmetrical textured effect looks. Because of their texture, homeowners may find it difficult to clean popcorn ceilings, and may not even know how to begin. Using too much pressure can cause small pieces to chip off, but dust also gets stuck in the texture that needs removing. This guide will help you clean your popcorn ceilings thoroughly and efficiently.