Photographs of findings of walls, floors, and ceilings during home inspections. Are you a real estate investor? Here is a resource page for real estate investors. Back to the contents page for the home inspection photos I just drove around, so I could have some photos of the steps to creating the walls of a [...]

Smaller homes provide better energy efficiency due to less heating or cooling required, but you need to find ways to store your stuff in some creative ways.

My home inspections reveal many problems with insulation or preventing the loss of conditioned air, or the intrusion of heat or cold into the home. Here are some simple steps to take to tighten the seal of an older home.

Driving around Houston after Hurricane Ike, shows an immediate need for some homeowners to take action and prune their trees to have them cleared.

A quick run down of common areas where a leak can occur in your home. The roof is not always the culprit.

Common features in some reports from other home inspectors can cause problems for people trying to understand those findings. After analyzing a few reports, I go over some problems for the consumer.

Performing a home inspection during rain is not enjoyable, but it does give you a clear picture of where water can enter your home. Improperly caulked exterior wall joints can cause problems when not fully sealed.

Moisture problems on the home’s exterior are typically found during a home inspection, but with some easy steps can be prevented.

After having been on many home inspections, I feel that passive designs can be better for the home, but mechanical systems have their place; they just have to be thought out well.

As my daughter decides to decorate our walls with markers, we find some simple solutions to help clean our wall surfaces.

After discovering the work of Jeff Schaller, I thought it would be good to introduce to you how I have decorated my own home.

Need a home inspection in Houston? (The price link above will provide you with the best information on that topic). Have a question about your home? I am happy to answer. Use the form on the questions page above to send it. Service Sometimes home inspectors have to perform home inspections in unusual situations; however, [...]

Finding a reasonable way to hide your foundation while meeting the requirements of a home inspector.

Dealing with common pests around your home.

A description of what a foreclosure inspector is.

A look at gardening in a neighborhood, with an eye to growing your own food.

Evaluating a room without a home inspector’s tool kit.

How to inspect the exterior of the home without a home inspector’s tool kit.

Inspecting a bathroom without a home inspector’s tool kit.