How to Bring Your Dream Kitchen Renovation to Life
Unique Ways to Add Style and Personality to Your Kitchen From cooking to conversing to entertaining, the kitchen truly is the heart of the home. It’s also one of the spaces that homeowners most often dream of renovating. A growing trend in kitchen design is personalization, where thoughtful updates go beyond stainless steel appliances and […]
How Homeowners are designing their bathroom renovations
5 Latest Trends in Bathroom Design Today’s homeowners are increasingly expecting their bathrooms to mirror some of the spa-like features that were previously seen only in hotels, resorts and luxury vacation rentals. Home television shows and websites like Better Homes and Gardens (bhg.com), ElleDecor.com and Houzz.com have showcased these once aspirational luxuries, while technical advances […]
Connectivity Is King This Home-Buying Season | HomeTeam Homeowner Resources
Connectivity Is King This Home-Buying Season The spring home-buying season is just around the corner and that means people are busy making improvements to get their homes ready to sell. These days, home upgrades are increasingly focused on one key feature: connectivity. In 2019, buyers want smart homes they can easily control from anywhere. From […]
Home Maintenance Checklist | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Essential Home Maintenance Checklist The Home Maintenance Resource from HomeTeam Inspection Service offers a practical guide to maintaining your home throughout the year. It covers monthly and annual tasks like testing smoke alarms, checking plumbing, inspecting the roof, and servicing HVAC systems. Regular upkeep extends the life of your home’s systems, improves energy efficiency, and […]
Preparing for the Winter Season, Starting in the Fall
4 Home Fix-Ups For Fall With cooler days and temperate weather, fall is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects, as well as prep your home for winter. “Cold weather can wreak havoc on your house, leaving you with a long list of repairs,” said Cathy McHugh, director, brand management […]
Jacked Up | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Jacked Up This home inspection uncovered an air handler being supported by a car jack. The attic is an area of the home that homebuyers don’t typically see before closing, so the home inspection is critical to discovering insights into it’s condition. Inspectors will observe structural components, existing heating and cooling equipment, fans and insulation, […]
Light Fixture | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Light Fixture This DIY light is an easy cosmetic fix, but it could also be a potential safety concern for a homeowner. Although fully functioning, this is considered amateur wiring and a professional home inspector would make recommendations to consult with a qualified electrician for repairs and further evaluation.
Chair Leg Through The Floor | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Chair Leg Through The Floor Had to do a double take during this home inspection! Viewed from the basement, there was a chair leg in the ceiling that had protruded through the floor underneath the dining room. The funny thing is that it was loose, but they never took it out. The home had new […]
Dryer Vent | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Dryer Vent In this home inspection, a dryer vent was observed venting through the garage door, preventing the homeowners from opening it. Often home inspections uncover items that are not ideally designed, but do function. This is part of what makes the home inspection report so valuable to homebuyers.
Rusted and Foil | HomeTeam Inspection Service
Rusted and Foil Although most homebuyers could discern that something may not be right here, a professionally trained inspector can identify and report the defects. In this instance, the flue pipe for the water heater was not installed correctly. A home inspection report provided by a team of professionals enables clients to make an informed […]
