This collection of articles is a guide written especially for Homeowners. These articles will help owners anticipate repairs, maintenance, and other lifestyle considerations when owning

In this article, we discuss the best installation products and techniques to prevent dryer vent fire hazards.

The following article is intended to help US residents understand the EPA’s position on where our water comes from, the potential contaminants, and the EPA’s three Drinking Water Standards that regulate water testing in our country.

For people concerned about the quality of their drinking water, either private or public, in the Asheville area.  This article includes helpful information about testing, possible contaminants, and best practice maintenance tips.

Are the stories true that air fryers can overheat and cause fires?

What are your drinking water sources, the potential contaminants, and their health effects, regulations, and testing protocols? Read more to protect yourself and your family.

This article discusses the most common contaminants in our homes, their sources, ways to identify them, their effects on our health, and how we can reduce their risks.

A local inspection company guide for Asheville City Homebuyers and homeowners including tips, considerations and resources.

What are the best materials and styles for windows?  This article is based on my experiences as a general contractor and building inspector and I

When regular maintenance is performed the Winter Home Maintenance Checklist can be easy (Check the Fall Checklist first). Entering into service agreements with companies to come out for yearly maintenance can make our honey-do lists much shorter and help protect our home over the long-term.

When regular maintenance is performed the Winter Home Maintenance Checklist can be easy (Check the Fall Checklist first). Entering into service agreements with companies to come out for yearly maintenance can make our honey-do lists much shorter and help protect our home over the long-term.

The Fall Home Maintenance Checklist can be made easier with the help of a few different contractors (Chimney Sweep, Gas/Plumbing Contractor, Gutter Specialist, HVAC contractor). Entering into service agreements with companies to come out for yearly maintenance can make our honey-do lists much shorter and help protect our home over the long-term.

Summer Home Maintenance Checklists, Monthly Home Maintenance Checklists, Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklists and Other Checklists

Home Maintenance Checklist, Periodic Home Maintenance Checklists, Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist, Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist, Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist, Other Home Maintenance Checklists

The year 1980 is somewhat arbitrary, but ‘newer’ homes built since then have a lot more in common than ‘older’ homes because of changing trends,

When it comes to siding and trim the best resource for installation and maintenance information is the installation guide for the product being used.  Proper

Properly installed decks prevent water damage to the home, settling and injury.  Decks are generally considered temporary structures and typically have a 25 year life

Buyers of new construction homes typically have 4 options: Tract Homes Spec Homes Custom Homes Manufactured Homes Rating the types of new construction homes In

This collection of articles, written by a Home Inspection Pro, is a guide written especially for WNC homebuyers but these same principles apply to all

This article includes abbreviated information on the following categories of siding/trim: Masonry Siding Wood Siding/Trim Fiber Cement Siding/Trim Vinyl/PVC Siding/Trim Masonry Siding Masonry includes CMU,

The term trailer can be misleading but ‘trailers’ are generally considered recreational vehicles or personal property.  In practice the term ‘Trailer Parks’ may contain RVs,

Condos and Townhomes are a good option for buyers who are attracted to: Living in a community Governing rules and regulations that protect the values

What is a Neglected Home? Neglected Homes, also known as ‘Fixer-Uppers’, have experienced long periods without basic maintenance and repairs.  In a typical Neglected Home

Introduction to Ranch Style Homes The Ranch Home Style is known for its simplicity of form and is one of the most popular and common

What kind of documents can be created from the inspection report? With our software you can create professional looking documents based on your inspection reports:

RV’s or recreational vehicles include trailers, motorhomes and fifth wheels.  RV campsites are popular for guests, temporary housing, Seasonal housing, camping business and more.  This

Tiny homes are popular for guest cottages, temporary housing, Seasonal housing, mother-in-law apartments and more.  This article concerns Tiny Homes which are built on trailers

Buying a house with detached buildings is a great opportunity for additional storage, work, rental or living areas.   Well-maintained detached buildings can add utility and

What to consider when buying an older house (built before 1960) Homes built before 1960 can be more expensive to modernize than homes built more

Mountain Style homes are popular in our area because the design aesthetic blends well with our geography and the signature design elements of the Mountain

Log homes are popular here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Log homes or log cabins can be pre-manufactured, sold in kits, custom or

The purpose of Bathroom fan vents, common problems, and three ways to fix fan vent problems.

A construction expert discusses 3 design strategies to maximize the square footage and keep the price per square foot costs down for new construction in Western North Carolina and anywhere else.

The costs of roofing materials depend on material costs (which fluctuate) and regional availability.  In our area my neighbor Matt received several estimates and considered

Buying land in Asheville? Planning to builder your own house to save money? Read on for helpful tips….