It still amazes me that when the market is "hot", that people still skip their home inspections. This is a very dangerous thing to do, and is not recommended by home inspectors, the National Association of Realtors, or almost anyone for that matter. Watch the video...

So you have had a home inspection. We likely found a few issues, and you were able to negotiate them with the seller. SO you are all in your new house... but now what? any times after a transaction is over, many of the people who guided you to home ownership are gone....

In order to reduce the chances of catching light, simple home products such as furnishings often include brominated flame or fire retardants (BFRs). On the face of it, this sounds like a great idea but recent years have seen a real cause for concern regarding the...

Backdrafting can be dangerous to the health of those who occupy a building, so knowing about it and fixing it are very important. For inspectors, the most simple test involves releasing smoke into the draft diverter to see what happens. Using a chemical puffer or...

In case you intend to remodel just so to increase the market value of your house for a resale, be careful not to make the following mistakes: Renovating your house in such a way that it becomes larger or more beautiful than most of the other houses in the area. This...

The Fast Track Foundation System® is a series of structural corrugated steel wall panels positioned along an existing in-place structure, then cast into place, creating a foundation wall. The foundation panels can be used for new construction, foundation...

In line with our contractor theme this month, I wanted to talk a little bit about contracts, permits, and insurance. Once you have chosen your contractor, you then need to ensure that the deal has been written down and signed in a contract. As long as there is a...