Miscellaneous

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… Read More »What to Expect During a Home Inspection

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… Read More »How do You Know You Have Mold in Your House?

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… Read More »Winterizing Your House: 10 Tips to Make Your Home More Winter-Friendly

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… Read More »5 Tips For Choosing A Residential Home Inspection Company

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… Read More »Tips from the Experts: Improving Indoor Air Quality at Home

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… Read More »Manufactured Housing and Standards

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… Read More »Log Home Basics

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… Read More »Lead Facts

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Lightning is the “visible discharge of static electricity within a cloud, between clouds or between the earth and a cloud,” as… Read More »Lightning: Facts and Dangers

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® One of the easiest ways to reduce solar heat gain and subsequent energy costs is as simple as planting a tree.… Read More »Landscape Shading

Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can… Read More »Air Quality in the Home

by Eric Murrell  As high-tech as our modern homes have become, we’re still at the mercy of Mother Nature every time the next big storm… Read More »How Your Smart Home Can Help You Prepare for the Next Big Storm

Why You Need Homeowner’s InsuranceThe largest, single investment most consumers make is in their homes. The consumer can protect their home, possessions, and liability with… Read More »Home Insurance Tips

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports… Read More »Home Inspection Reports: What to Expect

Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are… Read More »Three Deadly Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should Avoid

by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kate Tarasenko People in the U.S. spend about 70% of their lives inside their home, and almost 20%… Read More »Hire a Certified Healthy Homes Inspector

So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. More often than not,… Read More »What to Expect When Home Inspecting

The lack of existing inventory for sale has forced many homebuyers to begin looking at new construction. When you buy a newly constructed home instead… Read More »5 Tips When Buying a Newly Constructed Home

Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing… Read More »Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

What Separates a Home Inspection from an Appraisal? If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of… Read More »What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

What to Expect from Your Home Inspection You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior… Read More »What to Expect from Your Home Inspection

Why Use Primer When Painting Your Home If you are painting, priming the wall would be a good idea. Primer helps your paint adhere to… Read More »Why Use Primer When Painting?