Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

As the seasons shift, many homeowners find themselves scrambling to adjust their heating and cooling systems, ensuring everything is in working order. Whether you’re gearing up for summer heat or ...

Eric Swiatek is a licensed home inspector with over two decades of experience in the housing industry and an up-to-date radon testing license. He has performed over ...

You’re close to completing the process of buying your new home. While you might be eager to get to the finish line as fast as possible, one important hurdle you still need to conquer is the home ...

Walk through enough homes with a clipboard and a flashlight, and patterns start emerging fast. Home inspectors see the same problems over and over, and the seasoned ones can tell within minutes which ...

Your home’s heating and air conditioning system is one of its most vital, delivering and removing warm or cool air from every room and maintaining humidity levels. It includes a great many moving ...

Home inspections are often viewed as a formality: Just one of the many steps involved in buying or selling a property. But beyond that, it's a valuable opportunity for buyers who want to learn more ...

When you’re considering buying a home, a home inspection can help you determine which concessions you should ask for. The key to successful negotiation is to ask for reasonable repairs. Depending on ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Getting an annual heating inspection is important for several reasons. Most importantly, an inspection by a qualified professional helps keep your home safe by spotting potential ...