Building a Home

Construction worker in plaid shirt and yellow hard hat takes a phone call while holding a power drill at a residential building site

Building a New Home: What You Need to Know Two construction workers diligently work on framing a house, surrounded by wood and tools. A home inspection is a standard part of the process of buying a house. It can be conducted by the seller, buyer, or inspector. When done by an inspector, the inspection covers […]

ADT Home Security

Smart home technology network connecting devices for enhanced security, convenience, and automation.

Home Security by ADT NextDay Inspect® would like to introduce an exclusive offer for our clients that utilize our inspection services. Home security by ADT will help protect your investment and your family. You could also save on homeowner’s insurance. Benefits of Using ADT for your home security Remotely Arm & Disarm Lighting & Climate […]

15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

Workshop essentials: A collection of red and black hand tools including a hammer, measuring tape, rulers, and various other DIY implements arranged on rustic wooden planks.

Essential Homeowner Tools A meticulously organized toolbox filled with a variety of wrenches and sockets, ready for any mechanical challenge. The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful. 1. Plunger […]

How to Sell Your House in 2020

Modern craftsman-style home featuring gray siding, stone accents, and a welcoming front porch with seating, set against a blue mountain backdrop.

Selling Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide 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 […]

Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?

Home Repair Essentials: A collection of tools including wrenches, pliers, a level, hammer, measuring tape, and power drill arranged around a miniature white house model on a rustic wooden surface.

Are You Ready to Move on from Your Home? Dream home alert! “For Sale” sign on this stunning blue house. 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 […]

Candles, Yes…Soot, No

Four white pillar candles burning brightly against a dark background, casting a warm, peaceful glow

Preventing Soot Stains from Candles A single candle flame in the darkness. If you’ve noticed ghostly smudges and stains on your walls and ceilings, candles burned indoors may be the cause. Here’s how candle soot creates stains and how to minimize the problem: Understanding Candle Soot Stains Cause: Most candles produce soot, which can stain walls […]