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ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

Regular maintenance extends the life of your home’s exterior and reduces the need for expensive repairs.

Learn why your water heater may be backdrafting and how to determine if it is. Also, who to contact for fixing it.

Older homes often come with charm, character—and sometimes outdated electrical systems. One of the most common is knob-and-tube wiring . While it’s not always a deal-breaker, it is  something every buyer should understand before moving forward. What Is Knob-and-Tube Wiring?   Knob-and-tube wiring was commonly installed in homes built from the late 1800s through the 1930s. It uses ceramic knobs and tubes to support and protect individual electrical wires. At the time, it worke

Some home buyers may be tempted to forgo a condo inspection because they believe that any major issues will be covered by an HOA (Home...

Tips for an easy home and property inspection

Having inspected hundreds of homes in Northeast Ohio, I know with certainty that they always show something that wasn’t expected. Whether...

In today’s hot real estate market, it is tempting to forgo an inspection and jump on an offer. Having inspected thousands of homes in...

With the increasing number of vacation homes, cottages, as well as Airbnb and Vrbo rental units -it comes as no surprise that these...

With the official start of winter quickly approaching, it is always best to complete home maintenance tasks to protect your investment...

Many homeowners put off or dismiss yearly furnace inspections and only call for service when they wake up in the morning to a freezing...