Home Inspection Blogs for Akron and all northeast Ohio!

Q. Why do I need a Home Inspection? The purchase of a home is often the largest single investment families ever make.  Learning as much as you can about the condition of the property before you buy just makes sense.  The time to discover the need for...

Out of all the different types of siding materials, you probably can’t find a better value for your money than vinyl. Vinyl gives you good durability at a low price while not being too complicated to install. This is why vinyl is one of the most common materials you...

Hearing or seeing a woodpecker at work is quite fascinating, but this is not the case when the bird is working on your house. Woodpeckers have amazing eyesight and hearing, and they use this to locate bugs to eat. Unfortunately, this means that if you have any type of...

There are many different factors that have an influence on the temperature in your home. In the summertime, you might think that your AC is the only thing that keeps your home cool, but there are a few other methods you can use that can help regulate the temperature....

Ants are everywhere. No matter where you live on earth, you have some type of ants living nearby. While ants aren’t known to be damaging pests, they are, nevertheless, a nuisance when they show up inside your home. There are even some types of ants that actually do...

How safe are your children in your backyard? As with everything, their safety will greatly depend on how well you do your job as a parent. For example, many parents get their children a trampoline for entertainment, but don’t set up any ground rules for using it, and...

If you cook at home, you probably spend quite a bit of time in your kitchen. Keeping your kitchen up and running involves many different factors. Are you aware of them all? Here are a few things to keep in mind that could cause trouble in the kitchen: Your appliances...

Do you have asphalt shingles on your roof? If so, you are not alone. It is in fact one of the most common roofing materials you will find here in the US. Why is that? It comes with a low price-tag, but at the same time, it is easy to install, fairly durable and has a...

A high efficiency HVAC system is very important for a homeowner. Why is that? Because any inefficiency is reflected in the amount of money spent on energy. Heating and cooling are among the biggest recurring expenses you will have for your home, so it makes sense to...

Is your home a haven for your children? You might have taken some steps to “child-proof” your home when you first became a parent, but there are many dangers to be aware of in a home. Take your stairs for example. It is very easy for a child to get hurt falling down...