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Every year new home trends emerge. One notion that stays consistent year to year is having an eco-friendly home. A sustainable home benefits both the environment and your budget in the long term. Saving money with energy-efficient appliances and systems helps reduce...

Home inspecting is a fun, wild, unpredictable world that I’ve been immersed in for almost 20 years.  Throughout that time, I’ve been asked a lot of questions and seen a lot of things. It’s a process of constant learning and that’s what makes it fun.  There are a few...

A common thought in the non-inspector world is that home inspections are required. If you have not bought or sold a home in years, you may not even know what home inspections are. However, in the last 30 years or so, a home inspection is a common practice as part of...

The market today is unlike anything we have seen in decades. Since I’ve been inspecting (17 years) there has not been anything like the lack of inventory, elevated prices, and demand for housing. While this is good for the seller and the real estate agent, it can be...

Occasionally potential home owners will bypass the inspection in favor of a family friend who happens to be a “contractor”.  Typically, this is someone who builds, remodels, or repairs houses, or components of houses.  However, this does not qualify them to inspect a...

As the weather gets cooler, you will most likely be spending more time inside. Having a project or two to occupy your time will be crucial to making it through the winter. If you have a long to-do list of home tasks to complete, this winter might be the perfect time...

For the Women in your life: Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet               Amazon: $10.99 NY Threads Fleece Bathrobe                Amazon: $33.99 ZonLi Weighted Blanket                        Amazon:  $89.90   For the Men in your life: 3 in 1 Charging Station   ...

1. Beaver Creek, Colorado -This is a Ski Lovers Paradise! Make sure to check out Bever Creek Resort if you decide to venture to the Colorado area!    2. Yosemite National Park, California  -Looking for a more hike-worthy trip? Maybe check out Yosemite for some of the...

Canning is one of the easiest and best cooking pastimes. Have excess veggies or fruit from your summer garden? Instead of tossing them, can them! Below I’m going to share some easy canning recipes for you to try to stock up for the wintertime! Tomatoes and cucumbers...

While not directly affecting your home, communicating in everyday life, business, or with your spouse is crucial to relationships. The way you communicate to others is one thing you can control, but is the other party hearing what you are saying? Do your words go in...