Buying a Home With a Well?

Buyers considering homes in rural settings will often encounter homes for sale that get their water from wells. With homes drawing on municipal sources, there is an assumption that the water in the home will be readily available and meet the safety standards of the...

Asbestos Risk In Homes

Asbestos has been in use since prehistoric times. The fact it is dangerous was known at the time of Aristotle, but we’ve used it ever since, despite the hazards. Dangers of asbestos, like those of global warming, are often ignored those in charge of keeping us safe:...

Tesla Solar Roof

On Wednesday, Tesla opened up orders for its long-anticipated solar roof. On average, the Tesla solar roof price $21.85 per square foot, which is less than the cost of a normal roof, even without the energy savings. The cost of a Tesla solar roof ultimately depends on...

Homebuyers Should Test for Indoor Environmental Quality Issues 

Homebuyers Should Test for Indoor Environmental Quality Issues Recently, a buyer who recently purchased a home filed a lawsuit against the sellers in the county’s circuit court. The lawsuit alleges the previous owners failed to disclose moisture damage, plumbing...

Improving Your Crawl Space and Indoor Air Quality

If you’re in an older home with a crawl space, it’s likely not insulated. Many homeowners don’t know how to properly take care of the space. How does it stack up? Do you know what the stack effect is? Most people think of it as light, warm air naturally rising — but...

Find a Good House Inspector

Finding a Good House Inspector   When buying a home, we all want to make sure that we are getting the best deal possible. A home inspector can help you ascertain that the house you are considering to buy is in the shape that you expect it to be. With a proper...