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CHIMNEY CROWNS: OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND?

A chimney crown is a protective cap on top of a chimney that helps prevent soot and other debris from entering your home. Over time, a...

WHEN YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT WATER HEATER BACK DRAFTING?

Back drafting is dangerous when toxic combustion gases are not adequately ventilated. Instead of rising through the flue and releasing...

PREPARING FOR YOUR HOME INSPECTION: DO’S AND DON’TS

Selling a house is no easy task. The entire process can be exhausting and stress-inducing, from cleaning and decluttering to staging and...

SNEAKY PLACES MOLD HIDES IN YOUR HOME

You’re thinking of selling your home sometime before the fall. While doing a quick walk-through with your realtor, you notice a strong,...

VITAL TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR DECK AND PORCH SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL

Most Ohioans love to spend time on their decks and porches with our long days and warmer temperatures. And in the spring and summer,...

THE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A HOME INSPECTION AND A HOME APPRAISAL

Every once in a while, we will be contacted by a home buyer or seller who believes a home inspection and appraisal are the same. While it...

8 MOST COMMON ISSUES FOUND ON HOME INSPECTIONS

Since we have completed thousands of home inspections in our fifteen-year existence, here is a summary (including photos) of the most...

24 VALUABLE TIPS TO ORGANIZE YOUR SPRING CLEANING EFFORTS

Spring has finally sprung here in Northeast Ohio! This is the perfect time to start a deep cleaning regiment for your home with longer...

IS HGTV’S HOME INSPECTOR JOE FOR REAL?

The new HGTV series Home Inspector Joe stars Joe Mazza, a real-life home inspector with 22 years of experience. This entertaining show’s...

SHOULD YOU BUY A FLIPPED HOUSE OR WILL IT BE A FLOP?

You may be familiar with the HGTV show Flip or Flop, where the show’s stars take a run-down home and convert it into something marvelous...

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