Look up! - Demystifying Your Roof, How to Understand the System Over Your Head
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 Juni 26min
Don't Get Left Out in the Heat: Air Conditioner Basics
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 Juni 28min
Spring Inspection Tips, What Every Homeowner Should Check
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
Pest Prevention: How Your Home Accidentally Welcomes Unwanted Guests
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
Are Home Warranties Worth It?
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 Mars 11min
Why Energy Efficiency Matters
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 Mars 26min
Historic Homes: Beautiful or a Pain?
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 Mars 24min
Tech Tools in inspections
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
