Home Inspection Chattanooga: Floor Cleaning 101 Flooring trends change through the years as homeowners acquire new tastes and technology allows for a larger variety of flooring designs. Deep ebony and driftwood finishes peaked in 2017, while 2018 trends are pushing toward wider planks, gray tones and even durable porcelain tiles designed to mirror wood grains. As today's flooring choices evolve, the importance of maintaining a clean floor remains constant, especially Continue Reading ...
Dream Bathroom Sanctuary
Home Inspection Chattanooga: 3 Elements To Create A Dream Bathroom Sanctuary Bathrooms reign supreme, overtaking kitchens as the most popular remodeling project, according to a new survey by the National Association of Home Builders. In the study, remodelers reported on the most common projects in 2017 and 81 percent performed bathroom remodeling. Whether you're hiring the project out or taking the DIY route, fashioning the bathroom of your dreams Continue Reading ...
5 Kitchen Safety Tips
Watch what you heat: Chattanooga Home Inspection 5 kitchen safety tips Cooking equipment is the top cause of home fires, and the second leading cause of home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). "Considered to be one of the more preventable types of fires, kitchen fires can be avoided by following a few common-sense guidelines," says Tarsila Wey, director of marketing at First Alert. "Home safety experts recommend having at least Continue Reading ...
Home Improvement Projects
Chattanooga Home Inspection's Quick DIY Home Improvement Projects The words home improvement usually conjure up images of major undertakings like tiling your bathroom or kitchen or tearing down a wall, taking hours or even days to complete. The fact is there are some meaningful home improvements you can finish in under two hours. 1) Need more daylight? Have you ever wished your home had more daylight? Maybe you want to bring light to a small place like a closet or Continue Reading ...
4 Unusual Homeowners Claims
You're covered: Chattanooga Home Inspection 4 unusual homeowners claims you didn't think would ever happen Homeowners insurance is a practical investment to help protect you, your family and your property in the event of unforeseen and unexpected losses. Traditionally, it's associated with fire damage, burst or leaking pipes, or stolen property, but occasionally it covers unusual events that make for sensational news stories and viral videos. Here are four claims Continue Reading ...
Smart Steps To Beat The Heat
Home Inspection Chattanooga: Smart steps to beat the heat in favorite outdoor spaces Are summer's sizzling temperatures causing you to retreat from your favorite outdoor spaces? Garages, patios, sheds, gardens and other outdoor areas should be enjoyed throughout the year. Unfortunately, heat and humidity can quickly make being outside intolerable during the dog days of summer. The good news is keeping outdoor spaces comfortable doesn't have to be a challenge. With the Continue Reading ...
Paint Like A Pro
Paint like a pro with Chattanooga Home Inspection 5 easy steps Nothing transforms a home quite like a fresh coat of paint. In fact, painting your own house is one of the smartest and easiest DIY upgrades a homeowner can accomplish on their own. "Summer is the ideal time to tackle a painting project, as the warmer temperatures lead to faster drying times, and you can comfortably leave the windows open for better ventilation," said Megan Youngs, Product Manager at DAP. "Just Continue Reading ...
First-timers In Fast-paced Housing Market
Chattanooga Home Inspection's Top tips to help first-timers navigate the fast-paced housing market Across the U.S., the housing market is picking up pace moving into the peak of the summer homebuying season. In city after city, home prices are on the rise, up 2.3 percent on average between April 2017 and 2018, according to the RE/MAX April 2018 National Housing Report. And there are fewer houses on the market to choose from, with total housing inventory down by 11.3 Continue Reading ...
Top 4 Factors That Affect The Cost Of A New Roof
Chattanooga Home Inspection Explains The Cost Of A New Roof No one wants to pay more for something that they have to, especially when it comes to a large home improvement purchase. So, why can there be thousands of dollars difference between contractor bids for neighboring homes? And how can homeowners get an idea of what a new roof will cost? In general, labor for a new roof should make up 60-65 percent of the cost and most of the remaining cost, 30-35 percent, should be the cost for Continue Reading ...
Products To Improve Your Home In 2 Hours Or Less
Products To Improve Your Home With Chattanooga Home Inspection's Help The words home improvement usually conjure up images of major undertakings like tiling your bathroom or kitchen or tearing down a wall, taking hours and hours to complete the project. The fact is there are some meaningful home improvements you can do that can be accomplished in under two hours. First, have you ever wished your home had more daylight? Maybe you want to bring in daylight to a small place like a closet or Continue Reading ...
