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Childproofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child-safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy...

1. Plunger A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most disturbing problems that you will face. With a plunger on hand, however, you can usually remedy these troubling plumbing issues relatively quickly. It is best to have two plungers -- one for the sink and one for the toilet. 2. Combination Wre...

A well-built deck extends the outdoor living space of a home and is one of the best remodeling investments you can make to add value to a home. The number of deck failures and resulting injuries is something we see in the news frequently, in fact, A landmark study reveals that there have been 179...

  Please use our complimentary pre-closing checklist on your final walkthrough on your properties. There is a time period between our inspection and closing that varies with each property. Systems can fail at any time and defects can become visible under different viewing conditions (weather chan...

Winter Special: $119 (a $200 Value) If you're dishwasher isn't working properly -- you know you have dirty dishes. But sometimes it's the less obvious things that can create significant problems and expenses. Catching these items early - and knowing what to do about them -- can save both headach...

There are many things and activities in a home that have the potential to cause a fire. All should be examined to assure a safe cold weather season. Let's look at some of the hazards and what to do to make your home safer.   First priority is to check your smoke alarms. Test an alarm by pushing ...

Building a Home is a Complicated Process Even though most builders are quality-oriented, mistakes can sometimes happen simply because there are so many steps and people involved in building a home. Most builders welcome periodic review of their construction process by qualified inspectors -- ever...

Our View of Pre-Listing Inspections It's a Buyer's Market Just a few short months ago it was a seller's market -- quick turnover and multiple offers were not uncommon. In today's market, buyers have the opportunity to be choosy and are looking for homes in pristine condition. Having a property th...

Preparing Your Home for The Home Inspection    Before the home inspector arrives at your front door here are a few friendly reminders to prepare your home for inspection day.   Move personal belongings in your home that will prevent the inspector from accessing items to be inspected. The followin...

Finding an Inspection Company In the Indianapolis, Indiana Area You Can Trust Buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals in Indianapolis and all of Indiana have one thing in common when selecting a home inspector - they want a realistic assessment of the property that won't scare anyone. A go...