The Inspector

The Benefits of a Smart Home

Smart homes are becoming more and more affordable and homeowners are realizing the benefits that they have to offer. If you have been thinking about upgrading your home, the following information could help you decide.

April 28, 2020By sma Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, electrical, home security, kitchen 0 0 Comment

What Does a Home Inspector Do?

The process of buying or selling your home is a complex process. One of the most important steps that’s often overlooked is your home inspection. You may be familiar with the concept, but what does a home inspector actually do?

January 7, 2020By sma Home Inspection appliances, electrical, HVAC, insulation, plumbing 0 0 Comment

Building Permits: Why You Need One and How to Get It

While it’s true that building permits can be a pain, they actually serve a very important role that makes the process worthwhile. We’ll explain why building permits are a thing, why you need one and how to get one.

August 22, 2019By sma DIY electrical, plumbing 0 0 Comment

Your 7-Item Checklist for an Efficient Air Conditioner

If there’s one thing you don’t want going out on you when you’re in the throes of summer, it’s your AC. Whether you use your home’s air conditioning system regularly or not, these maintenance tips will help you keep your system in great working order when the heat wave comes.

July 10, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Home Maintenance electrical, home exterior, hvac, new homeowner, summer 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

8 Inexpensive Home Upgrades You Can Do in a Weekend

Looking for an inexpensive way to give your home an upgrade? Try any of these ideas for a new look and feel that won’t break the bank.

February 8, 2019By NPI Marketing Team DIY, Home Maintenance appliances, bathroom, electrical, home exterior, lighting, painting 0 0 Comment

Are Electric Blankets Safe? Here's What Experts Have to Say

Electric blankets have come a long way since the first automatic model hit the market in 1936. But even with the modern versions of today, is it really a good idea to curl up under an electric blanket at night? We’ve done our research, and here’s what you need to know.

January 29, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Safety appliances, bedroom, electrical, living room, pets, winter 0 0 Comment

10 New Year's Resolutions for Your Home

Want to make 2019 the best year yet? It all starts with a happy home. Putting even one or two of these 10 household New Year’s resolutions into practice can help you create a healthy space for making all your dreams realities.

January 11, 2019By NPI Marketing Team Holiday, Home Decor, Just for Fun, Safety appliances, bathroom, electrical, insulation, kitchen, lighting, organization, winter 0 0 Comment

How to Set Up Holiday Lawn Inflatables with Care

If you’re planning to make a larger than life statement with inflatable ornaments this year, you’ll want to keep in mind these best practices for setup, care, safety and takedown.