Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Realtor disagrees about disclosure lawsJul 09, 2024 11:01 pm - Disclosures laws in each state may vary in detail but in general sellers and agents are expected to disclose defects they’re aware of, says home inspector.
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Refreshing your home on a budgetJul 03, 2024 1:37 am - Most of us don’t have the budget for a complete reno every five years, but you can refresh your home’s look with a few simple and low-cost touchups.
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My house smells bad. How can I get rid of the odor?Jul 02, 2024 10:26 pm - A house can gather odors from you “just living” in it, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Instead of masking odors with air fresheners, it’s better to find the source, and eliminate it.
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5 easy ways to get a more organized kitchenJun 25, 2024 10:55 pm - Professional organizers suggest thinking of your kitchen in functional zones, and then arranging your pots, gadgets and food around how you use the space.
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Ventless gas fireplaces a concern?Jun 24, 2024 10:27 pm - Ventless gas fireplaces come with several safeguards to keep homeowners safe.
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Why sellers need a home inspectionJun 18, 2024 5:53 pm - Home sellers can benefit from doing a pre-sale home inspection.
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Electrician blows fuse over home inspectorsJun 04, 2024 10:52 pm - Experienced electrician gets heated over claims made by house inspector, who cuts the circuit on his arguments.
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 22, 2024 9:59 pm - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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Agent disagrees with home inspectorMay 21, 2024 5:07 pm - Does ‘experience’ matter if inspector’s findings are suspect?
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A home’s heating system should be thoroughly checked by a home inspector, even in the summer.May 13, 2024 6:31 pm - Q: When I purchased my home, it was the middle of summer and very hot, so my home inspector did not test the forced air furnace. Months later, when the cold weather a...
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