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Welcome to the NextDay Inspect blog, your go-to resource for insightful tips, industry updates, and expert advice on all things home and property inspections!
Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, seller, or real estate professional, we’re here to provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions. From maintenance tips to inspection checklists and the latest trends in the industry, our blog is designed to educate, empower, and simplify the inspection process for you. Explore our articles and let us guide you every step of the way!
Blog Posts
5 Things Your Home Inspector Will Be Looking For
Home buying can be an exciting process, but it also comes with a lot of worries and fears. That being said, if you’re reading this article, then you probably know that there’s no reason to worry. You know that your home is in good hands because you’ve taken the time...
Foundation Inspection Tips: How To Inspect Your Foundation
Foundation Inspections: A Homeowner’s Guide to Identifying Problems Every home has a foundation, and in most cases, it’s the most exposed part of the property. Because of that, it’s imperative to inspect your foundation every six months (or as needed) in order to keep it in good condition. With regular...
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
Before you put down a deposit on that dream home, you’ll want to know it’s going to be everything you expected. And if the house isn’t up to snuff, you might need to get out of that contract ASAP. That’s where a home inspection comes in handy — it gives...
How do You Know You Have Mold in Your House?
Testing for mold growth—ensuring a safe and healthy environment. The impact of mold has become a top concern for home owners across the country. While it is hard to know which spores you are exposed to, and how much it could really affect your health. Abundant research on both isolated...
10 Tips to Make Your Home Winter Friendly
Winterize your home: Maintenance tips for a cozy season ahead. In home maintenance, we’re often so focused on keeping our lawn green and taking care of the exterior that we forget about all the little things that keep our houses running smoothly year-round. Smelly carpets? Check. Damp walls? Double check...
5 Tips For Choosing A Residential Home Inspection Company
What to Look for in a Residential Home Inspection Company Whether you’re buying your first home or your tenth, a residential home inspection is an investment. When you’re spending hundreds of dollars on an inspection and contracting company, it’s important to choose the right company.If you’re buying a house for...
Tips from the Experts: Improving Indoor Air Quality at Home
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters: Protecting Your Health We at NextDay Inspect® have partnered with Porch to get you answers to common air quality questions from experts around our community. Read further for practical tips and information you can use to best decide your air quality needs! What are the...
Manufactured Housing and Standards
Manufactured Housing & Quality Standards The term “manufactured home” was adopted in 1980 by the the U.S. Congress to describe a type of house that is constructed in a factory to comply with a building code developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In the past, manufactured...
Log Home Basics
Log Home Basics Log homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their designs. Before designing or purchasing a manufactured log home, you need to consider the following factors for energy efficiency. The R-Value of Wood In a...
Lead Facts
Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead...
Lightning: Facts and Dangers
Lightning Safety & Awareness Lightning is the “visible discharge of static electricity within a cloud, between clouds or between the earth and a cloud,” as defined by Underwriters Laboratories. Lightning is unpredictable and a serious threat to buildings and their occupants virtually everywhere. Benjamin Franklin invented the first lightning rod in...
Landscape Shading
Optimize Landscape Shading for Energy Savings One of the easiest ways to reduce solar heat gain and subsequent energy costs is as simple as planting a tree. The strategic placement of trees, known as landscape shading or tree shading, is a technique used to provide shade from the warm summer sun...