The NextDay Inspect journal

A closer look. Better decisions.

Field notes and practical answers for homebuyers, homeowners, sellers, and property professionals across the DC region.

Building a Home

Building a house involves contracts, codes and builder promises. Know your rights before you sign and while construction is underway.

An overview of ADT home security offered through NextDay Inspect, with remote features, pet-friendly motion detectors and insurance savings.

A rundown of the basic tools worth keeping at home, from a plunger and caulking gun to the small hand tools that handle everyday repairs.

From pre-listing inspections and repairs to picking a real estate agent, a walkthrough of the decisions that set up a smoother home sale.

Ready to move on from your house? How to read the local market and use an inspector's insight before choosing to remodel or sell as-is.

Those ghostly smudges on walls and ceilings often come from candles. Why soot forms, how it stains, and ways to burn candles cleaner.

Explore independent inspection and testing services for the questions an article cannot answer about your specific property.