Home Inspection Articles & Advice

Explore these articles for handy tips, up-to-date information, and advice on all aspects of buying, owning, and selling a home.

Home Inspection

	Home Inspections: An Overview
	The Foundation: Holds a Home in Place
	The Structure: Holds a Home's Shape
	The Roof: Keeps the Home Dry
	The Exterior: Protects From the Elements
	The Interior: Circulates Heat, Air and Water
	The Plumbing System: Transports Water and Waste
	The Electrical System: Keeps Lights and Appliances Running
	The Heating and Cooling Systems: Creates a Comfortable Environment

	Considering a Condo Purchase?
	Inspecting a Vacation Home
	From Buyer to Owner: The Home Buying Process
	Safe and Sound: Value of a Home Inspection
	Buying in Hot Markets: How Pre-Offer Inspections Can Help
	Move-In Ready? Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector
	A New Adventure: Why New Construction Inspections Matter
	The 10 Most Common Home Concerns
	Homeowner's Insurance and the CLUE Report

	Remodeling a Home Still Pays Off
	Hitting the Market? Start Work Early!
	Remodeling Returns
	Bidding a Fond Farewell: The Home Selling Process
	Disclosure: What Sellers Need to Know
	Curb Appeal Helps Make a Good Impression on Buyers
	How Sellers Can Prepare For a Buyer's Home Inspection
	10 Easy Ways to Spruce Up the Kitchen
	Ready to Sell? Consider a Pre-Listing Inspection
	Remodeling Rewards: Cost-Effective Improvements For Home Sellers

	Mold
	Radon
	Lead
	Carbon Monoxide
	Wood Destroying Pests/Organisms

	Things You Can Inspect & Do to Your Home before Winter Hits
	Study of the Life Expectancy of Home Components
	Preserving Outdoor Rooms
	De-clutter Your Home This Fall
	What's the Condition of your Air Conditioning?
	Summertime Home Tips
	Springing Forward with Smart Landscaping
	Curtailing Clutter with Haul-Away Services
	Got Home Improvement Plans?
	Getting the Hang of Heating Systems
	Wall-to-Wall Wisdom: Learn More about Floors
	Autumn Yard Care Assures a Healthy Yard come Spring
	Facing Fall Prepared: Maintenance Tips to Prep for Cooler Weather
	Making Room
	Whacking Weeds
	Summer Maintenance: Longer Days and Better Weather Mean It’s Time to Work
	Tally Up Home-Related Deductions at Tax Time
	Get the Hang of Heating Systems
	How to Bring the Outdoors Indoors
	Maximizing Home Energy Efficiency
	Give Your Home a Winter Workout
	Avoid Hazards During the Holidays
	Setting the Stage for a Safer Home
	Roofing #101: Is Your Roof Prepared to Pass the Test of Winter Weather?
	Create Curb Appeal
	Illuminating Ideas
	Reduce Home Energy Costs This Summer
	To-Do List: Home Maintenance Guide
	As the Seasons Turn: Ideas for Seasonal Home Maintenance
	Does Your Home Need a Check-up this Fall?
	The Cost of Ownership: Home Repair and Replacement Costs
	When Do You Replace the Roof? And Other Home Systems...

	Net-Zero and Near-Zero Homes
	Inspection Report Helps New Homeowners Prepare for Weather Emergencies
	Design on a Dime
	Tax Tips for Homeowners
	Going Greener--One Small Gesture at a Time
	What's Going on in the Neighborhood?
	Hosting Holiday Guests
	Homing Instincts: How Universal Design Outfits Homes for Life
	Mold
	Evaluating Synthetic Stucco (EIFS)
	Polybutylene Plumbing
	It's Easy Being Green
	Safety Barriers for Pools and Spas