Carpenter ants or termites?

One of the most damaging threats that could exist for your home, especially structurally, are pests and insects. Some insects work silently however, and escape your notice until they’ve already caused a lot of damage to the structure of your home. The most...

Aluminum Wiring….. Know the dangers

If you are thinking of buying an older home, you might want to consider that it could possibly be wired with aluminum wiring. Is this something you should be concerned about? Here are a few factors to consider; Aluminum has been shown to have certain weaknesses which...

Tips for Preventing fires in your garage

We all see the need to be conscious of any potential fire hazard in our home, but what about our garage, especially when its attached to our house? Garage fires can occur very easily, this is because our garage is where we store most of our flammable liquids ( paint...

Could formaldehyde be found in your home?

The quality of the air we breathe in our home is always a concern, as its a place we want to feel relaxed and safe in. Depending on the cause, bad air quality can result in possible health issues, sometimes serious ones. One risk is the chemical formaldehyde. This is...

Deck Safety

Deck Safety and Common Defects in Newark Ohio With summer rapidly approaching, it’s time to think of graduation parties and family barbecues. It’s also a good time to inspect your deck for safety. A Home Inspection is always a good idea. Lately there have been some...

Why should my home be tested for Radon?

When buying a home, it is important to make sure that a radon test has been performed. A certified home inspector usually does this as part of the seller’s home inspection. You might ask yourself, though, what exactly is Radon? How dangerous is it? How common is...