With spring officially arriving, home improvement season is swinging into full gear. Fair warning to homeowners looking to hire a professional Chattanooga home inspector, 2018 is predicted to be a record-breaker. A recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University projects home improvement spending will approach $340 billion this year - the strongest gain for remodeling in more than a decade. Among the costliest of projects is roofing, a large expense with serious Continue Reading ...

If you love the idea of being a landlord and don't mind being on duty around the clock, Chattanooga Home Inspection suggests buying an investment property may be the wealth-building option for you. Property values have enjoyed a steady increase over the decades. That's why real estate has earned its reputation as a sound investment that builds wealth and credit.   Most people, however, don't have the quantity of cash on hand to purchase a house or apartment building outright. Continue Reading ...

Chattanooga Home Inspection identifies Silent destroyers: Tips to spot termites and prevent infestation   There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname "silent destroyers." Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year. If left unchecked, they can silently chew through the structural stability of a home, eating away at wood, flooring and even wallpaper. To make matters worse, the damage they leave behind Continue Reading ...

Chattanooga Home Inspectors reveal secret places pests are hiding in your home   Pests can be hiding just about everywhere - whether you can see them or not. When you know where to look, there are preventative measures you can take to help avoid a pest infestation problem in your home.   Sinks and drains One often overlooked area is the kitchen sink. When not properly sanitized, drains can become a breeding ground for pests like cockroaches, drain beetles and fruit flies. Continue Reading ...

House hunting? Use this handy checklist before you make the offer. House hunting can feel like an adventurous new chapter in your life. If you're lucky enough to find the property that checks off all the "must have" boxes - appearance, size, price, location - it's easy to fall in love.   Not so fast. Before making an offer on any property, it's smart to take a deeper look at the overall structure and its systems, just to make sure warning signs of major and costly problems are Continue Reading ...

Chattanooga Home Inspection gives 4 Home Design Tips on How To Transform Small Space   During the 1950s, the average-sized American home was just around 1,700 square feet. Fast forward to today, and the average size has increased to about 2,600 square feet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While many Americans think the bigger the better, there is a growing trend of homeowners around the country opting to downsize to tiny homes, condominiums, apartments or just smaller Continue Reading ...

Learn about Fire Safety from Chattanooga Home Inspector Think of all the items you replace regularly - your cellphone, lightbulbs and even your toothbrush. But when was the last time you replaced your smoke alarm batteries, or even the alarms themselves? It's easy to overlook, but the time to think about fire safety is now - before an emergency strikes.   Many assume that because they have smoke alarms in their homes, they're protected in the event of a fire. In reality, smoke Continue Reading ...

Do the math: Homebuying now may save a lot By: Chattanooga Home Inspector   Check out Buyer's Home Inspection for more details. It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. Advice to wait and save a large down payment is often based on the theory that the cost of mortgage insurance (MI), which is required when you buy with a smaller down payment, should be avoided. This may not be the best advice and is, in fact, not in line with market Continue Reading ...

Infuse life into the bath for a spa-like oasis by Chattanooga Home Inspections   Check out Hawkeye Home Inspections Inc. Pool and Spa Inspection Sacramento for more information.   Today, more than ever, homeowners gravitate toward design elements that transform the bath into a spa-like oasis. Designers look to incorporate pieces inspired by the natural world to bring renewed energy into the room and create a soothing environment. From fixtures inspired by booming waterfalls Continue Reading ...