Is Your Dream Home Hiding Lead?

Your roof is the most expensive thing on your house that you almost never look at. You walk under it every single day and never give it a thought until there's a stain on the ceiling. In this episode ...

23 Jun 26min

The first 90 degree day always exposes the weak link in a home. You walk to the thermostat, drop it to 72, and an hour later it still reads 78. The unit is running. It just isn't winning. In this epis...

16 Jun 28min

Spring in the Midwest brings melting snow, shifting soil, and a laundry list of small problems that can turn into expensive repairs if left alone. In this episode of Thoughts from the Crawl Space, we ...

22 Apr 11min

From carpenter ants hitching a ride on tree branches to raccoons clawing through ridge vents, most pest problems start with small gaps and easy access points homeowners never think to check. This epis...

15 Apr 21min

This week, Jamie takes a closer look at one of the most talked-about topics in homeownership: home warranties. From the perspective of experienced home inspection professionals, we break down the pros...

25 Mar 11min

Heating and cooling alone can account for up to 55% of a home's total energy consumption. That means the biggest opportunity to lower energy costs often isn’t flashy upgrades, it’s improving the funda...

18 Mar 26min

What’s the real story behind buying a historic home? Are you investing in timeless charm or taking on hidden complexity?Jamie breaks down what makes these properties so special, from distinctive archi...

11 Mar 24min

Technology is reshaping the home inspection industry.From drones that access hard-to-reach areas to thermal cameras that reveal hidden moisture and insulation issues, today’s tools are expanding what ...

25 Feb 22min