by James Haugen | Dec 9, 2020 | Problem areas in homes
There are many issues that can be uncovered during a home inspection. This is a list of the most common issues found in 2020. Most of these are simple maintenance issues that can be fixed with a little handyman work and a small investment. If you aren’t a...
by James Haugen | Jan 15, 2020 | Home Maintenance, Home Safety, Problem areas in homes
Part 8: Everything Else In this last blog of the series, I want to touch on just a few additional areas. Last but not least, the attic, crawl spaces and foundations can house potentially the most expensive fixes in the entire home. Attic While not my favorite...
by James Haugen | Dec 16, 2019 | Home Maintenance, Home Safety, Problem areas in homes
Part 7: HVAC I know I indicated in part 6 of this series that part 7 would be a wrap up of everything else. Once I got into HVAC, I decided it warranted its own post. Although I’ve touched on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) in other parts of...
by James Haugen | Oct 13, 2019 | Home Safety, Home Sellers, Problem areas in homes
Part 6: The Basement Homeowners are often confused by basements in a real estate transaction. In this installment of common defects found in a Home Inspection, I will discuss the several types of basements and how each of them are inspected. I will also review...
by James Haugen | Sep 11, 2019 | Home Maintenance, Home Safety, Problem areas in homes
Part 5: The Garage I’m sure most people think the Garage is an afterthought or less important part of the home inspection. It’s not! Garages have mechanical features that can be hazardous. They also store gas powered autos and equipment which can be a fire safety...
by James Haugen | Aug 24, 2019 | Home Maintenance, Home Safety, Problem areas in homes
Part 4: The Interior In Part 4 of Common Defects Found in a Home Inspection, I focused on basic interior details. Some basic areas of inspection have been mentioned in previous articles but I will get a little more specific to help you understand why they are areas of...
