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 ...

Home inspections and insurance renewals used to focus on obvious hazards like missing smoke alarms or outdated wiring. In ...

A guide to common home inspection pitfalls that could jeopardize your property sale or purchase. Home Inspections Uncover ...

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A home inspection is an evaluation by a qualified professional. Here's why you need one and what it will likely entail. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...

When buying a house, a home inspection helps ensure you're making a sound investment. During a home inspection, a professional inspector will assess the property's condition and flag any concerns. An ...

Jolene Lomnes urges homebuyers not to be distracted by shiny things “The inspection revealed the sewage pipe had been leaking human waste for years. In fact, the pipe had actually developed poop ...

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 ...