The Inspector

Upgrading to a Finished Basement? Here’s How to Get the Basics in Place

A finished basement could be just the upgrade you need to create more living space and add value your home. If you have been thinking about revamping your current basement, here are some things to keep in mind while remodeling.

April 21, 2020By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Decor, Home Maintenance basement, floors, foundation 0 0 Comment

The Importance of Maintaining Window Wells

Improperly maintained wells can let in water when it rains or even allow dirt to cave in the opening. Here are some things you can do to protect your basement.

April 14, 2020By sma Home Maintenance, Safety basement, windows 0 0 Comment

After the Home Inspection: When to Request a Repair

We’ll show you when you should request repairs to a home you’re looking at buying, and when asking for a repair could needlessly sink the deal.

June 24, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety basement, electrical, first time homeowner, foundation, moving, new homeowner, plumbing, real estate, roof 0 0 Comment

A Christmas Story: Fighting the Furnace

If you want to spend the holidays upstairs with your family, not down in the basement inventing curses that would make Santa shudder, just follow these tips to keep your furnace running at its best.

December 17, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Maintenance, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, basement, HVAC, winter 0 0 Comment

How Long Your Appliance Will Last

Whether you’re getting ready to move into your new home with its own set of aging appliances, or you’re just taking stock of the ones you already own, it’s helpful to know just how much life they have left in them.

August 10, 2018By NPI Marketing Team Home Inspection, Home Maintenance appliances, basement, electrical, HVAC, kitchen, laundry 0 0 Comment

How to Prepare Your Home for a Hurricane

The peak of hurricane season is just around the corner, so what should you do to prepare? Besides taking every step necessary to make sure your family stays safe, there are also things you can do to protect your home and valuable property.