Home Inspection Blogs for Akron and all northeast Ohio!

Your toilet – you and your family all use it every day, and you would probably be in a tough spot if it wasn’t working. So what might you want to look at to make sure that your toilet is in good repair? It is very important that the toilet bowl and tank are whole,...

Do you have extra space in your closet? Somehow, that never seems to happen, does it? Usually, the opposite is true; many homes have limited closet space, forcing people to come up with alternatives for putting their clothes away. The bigger your family, the bigger...

Whenever you look at a pipe draining water down the sewer from your home, you will find one aspect that they all have in common. They will all have a part of the pipe that is shaped like an “S”. This is called a p-trap, and it is there to prevent sewer gasses from...

If you had to pick one location in your home where you would predict that mold was most likely to show up, which would you choose? While the basement might be a popular pick, your bathroom should also be high on the list. With the abundance of moist air, wet towels...

Have you ever seen a clay roof? In some older cities, you might be able to see quite a few, some of them much older than most residents in that town. The reason is that clay roofing is among the most durable options you can find for roofing. Clay tiles can last for...

Do you suffer from pet allergies? It is a very common problem, and it appears that it is getting more and more common these days. Some even suffer so badly that they could end up in the hospital just from a short exposure. Even if you aren’t suffering from such...

Possible signs of termite infestation may include: Any wooden building parts (especially if they support structures) begin to “sag” unexpectedly. Thin, “bubbled” or distorted areas of paint on wooden sufaces which feel cool to the touch. Thin, small, papery wings, all...

Tornadoes are probably among the scariest things that you will find in nature. They are unpredictable and very powerful. Seeing photographs of the damage left behind can make anyone worried, especially when they hear of warnings in the area where they live. So, what...

Do you have Termites or Ants? All termites have a “thick waist” where their abdomen is joined to their middle body region (thorax); but all ants have a “pinched-in-waist” at that point. All termites have antennae that look like a “string of beads;” but all ants have...

During this time, many have found that they have more time to work around the home, such as gardening. Caring for your lawn and surrounding area can be very calming, especially when you have a lot of stress in your life, but if you are new to yard work, then you there...