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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!
10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home
NextDay InspectApril 29, 2020
Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling, and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for...
How to Sell Your House in 2020
NextDay InspectJanuary 23, 2020
So, you’ve evaluated your finances, thought about your lifestyle, and made the big decision to sell your home. Maybe you’re downsizing because the kids have finally left the nest, or you’ve gotten a job in a new city and need to relocate, or maybe you’ve just retired and want to...
Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?
NextDay InspectSeptember 25, 2019
Are You Ready to Move on from Your Home? As time goes on, for many families, children are growing up and moving out of the house, maybe leaving for college or taking a leap into the working world. Parents are finding themselves as empty nesters for the first time. The...
Restore Your Plastic Laminate Countertop
NextDay InspectJuly 5, 2019
Restore Your Plastic Laminate Countertop After twenty years of soft drinks, coffee and wear and tear, a plastic laminate kitchen countertop can become discolored and worn. Small scratches dull the finish. There may be areas where the laminate is coming loose from the substrate. There are a few different ways to repair...
Candles, Yes…Soot, No
NextDay InspectJuly 5, 2019
Candles, Yes…Soot, No If you’ve noticed ghostly smudges and stains on your walls and ceilings, the culprit may be something you’d never suspect: candles you burn indoors. Most candles produce soot, which can create stains on walls and ceilings. Just a few candles burned in a brand new home can...
Clothes Washer Filling Slowly
NextDay InspectJuly 5, 2019
Your washer has always worked well. In fact, it still does, but the cycle time seems to drag on longer and longer. Hard to tell what’s wrong, but you notice the water doesn’t seem to spray into the laundry tub like it used to, and it seems to take longer...
Foundation Problems? Check Your Gutters
NextDay InspectJuly 5, 2019
In homes with basements and crawl spaces, we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof. An overflowing gutter will dump water next to the foundation and create a water leak into the crawl space or basement. In homes with concrete slabs, the water next to the...
Remove Oil Stains from Your Driveway
NextDay InspectJuly 5, 2019
Remove Oil Stains From Your Driveway So you’ve got an unsightly oil stain on the driveway. Maybe it came from an old clunker parked there by family or friends. It could be a drip from your latest barbecue or a remnant from the windy day when the garbage can tip...
Squeaking Floor? Try This Fix Down Under
NextDay InspectJuly 5, 2019
Do You Have Squeaking Floorboards? There it is again – a loud squeak every time someone walks down the hall. This may be a good sound for parents hearing their kids coming home before curfew, but it’s really annoying at 3 a.m. when someone’s just making a trip to the...