Clearing the air
ConsumerRepoerts.org testing has shown some air cleaners to be of dubious value. Hiring an HVAC professional to check that your boiler or furnace is combusting and exhausting properly before every heating season is strongly recommended. There are also a number of easy--and often free--things you can do to improve the air quality inside your home .. more ..

Top Spring Cleaning Tips 
You've Most cleaning experts say that a big spring cleaning is not as necessary as it once was because our homes are much cleaner than they were in the days of wood stoves and oil lamps. But few of us get around to these seasonal tasks without a special spring-cleaning push. Here's our list of should-do .. More.

So You've Put an Offer on a Home. What's Next?
You've finally found the home of your dreams, 3 bedrooms, attached garage, and a great neighborhood. You fix sights on the freshly painted walls, new carpeting, beautiful cabinets and a huge back yard. What are you forgetting? More.

Prepare Your House for a Professional Look-See 
If you are in the process of selling a home, the chances are that sooner or later you will have the home inspected by a professional home inspector. Here is a checklist of 10 ways to make life easier — and ..more

The 10 Most Common Home Concerns
Buyers and sellers may believe that every home is unique, but home inspectors find that most homes' defects are strikingly similar. In fact, there are 10 common home defects that inspectors can typically identify. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with More...

Just a Typical Home Inspection
Well you've found your dream home after searching for several months. It's in the right town, close to work, the schools are good, the price is, but. More.

Why You Should Do a Home Inspection
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from roof to foundation. A home inspection is the equivalent of a physical examination from your doctor. When problems or symptoms of problems are. More.

Home Inspection Expert Offers Tips on How to Get Top Dollar When Selling Your Home
Both the National Association of Homes Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) predict a strong housing market for 2005, and Kathleen Kuhn, president and CEO of HouseMaster suggests a pre-inspection is especially important before. More...