​When performing a home inspection, we take time to make sure we are very careful and thorough.  There are certain areas, however, that require extra caution.  The under-house crawlspace is one of those areas.  When we think about the kind of environment a under home...

​Whether it’s by natural means or human induced, sinkholes are becoming more and more common these days.  Not only do they cause major damage to buildings and roads, they can also seriously injure or kill people.  So, what are some ways of detecting the warning signs...

​It can be a beautiful thing to observe different types of wildlife in our backyards.  There are times, though, when some animals can start to become a nuisance especially if, after working very hard to make our backyards that perfect oasis, they destroy it.  Although...

​So, you have found the perfect home, one that is just right for you and your family.  The only problem is there are multiple offers on the property, what do you do?  You will obviously want to be the one to buy the house and may feel like you need to do all you can...

​With the onset of winter and long, cold months comes the need to spend more time indoors.  More time spent with family and friends at home means there is a greater risk of accidents occurring whilst at home.  Having this in mind, we though it would be a good time for...

​While there are many types of siding to select from these days, wooden siding is still a very popular cladding type and is found on many homes throughout the United States.  It’s a good idea, then, especially if you are thinking about wood siding for your new home,...

​On our thorough home inspections nothing goes unnoticed, however, that doesn’t always mean you need a professional to tell you whether some part of your home isn’t working the way it should, there are some things you can do yourself.  Take the toilet for example. ...

​If you live in a location that experiences a lot of moisture, then you might see moss forming on areas of your property, particularly the roof.  It might be more apparent on parts of the roof that are shaded by trees or areas that do not see much sunlight.  The...

​Greywater is a term that is used for the waste water from everyday things like laundry and washing dishes etc. that is then reused for other things.  It is becoming a more popular way of conserving this most precious of commodities, water.  However, how can you...

​Most of us have seen (as well as heard) a bug being zapped by this form of fly repellent.  We find them generally used in businesses and in homes to get rid of flying insects.   They are typically some kind of fluorescent light intended to attract the insect to the...