Risks of Lead Exposure and What to Do About Them

  Q: What about the water in my community? How do I know if it’s really safe? A: The nation’s aging water infrastructure involves lead pipes or connections; while these were banned for new construction in the late 1980s, many remain in use today. Although they...

The Main Areas of a Home Inspection

When you’re buying a home, what you see isn’t necessarily what you get. The house in question will be presented in its best possible state after being staged with fresh paint, polished floors and tasteful décor. What you can’t see is the foundations, plumbing,...

10 Areas to Check during the Final Walk-Through

As closing approaches, buyers are typically overwhelmed with packing, setting up utilities and services, and ensuring their paperwork is ready to go. But, there’s one last step before you close on a sale: the final walk-through. With so much to do, buyers may be...

Protecting Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Be prepared for wildfires. Check local air quality reports. Listen and watch for news or health warnings about smoke. Find out if your community provides reports about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index (AQI) or check the report on...

What Is A Mold Inspection?

What Is A Mold Inspection? To give you a better understanding of what mold inspections should and need to include, here are important factors to consider for mold inspections. Mold colonization behind wood baseboard. Source: EMLab P&K Six Important Things You...