Have you ever tried mounting something on your wall only to realize that there is nothing behind the sheetrock to hold any weight? It has been the experience of many homeowners. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem, and that is wall anchors. Wall anchors...

Unless you are a smoker yourself, you probably don’t care much for the smell of cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, some have ended up with a home that was previously owned by a smoker and found it difficult to deal with the smell. Sometimes tobacco odor won’t show up...

Why do home inspectors have to look in the attic? What can you see up there?Good question. A professional home inspector will always include the attic inspection as part of the complete inspection because attics “tell” the history of the home. Attic inspections...

As inspectors - we see quite a few basements. The biggest complaint or concern we hear concerns a moisture-related problem. There are three basic reasons for a basement to develop a leak or a moisture problem. Sometimes a little detective work is needed to figure out...

Even if the owner disclosed prior drug use you should have the home tested for traces of drugs. The dangers aren’t worth the risk. These chemicals can saturate the walls, get into the carpet and house contents such as furniture. Lead and mercury are common byproducts...

All of us have a list of concerns when moving into a new home but if you’re in Missouri you should have possible meth contamination on your list. If you’re moving into a location that is in or near a drug abuse area, foreclosed property or prior use area consider...

Is your home clean or cluttered? We all have different standards, and while some can’t stand having a mess in their home, others aren’t bothered by it. While the way you live your life is entirely up to you, there are some good reasons to clear up the clutter in your...

Are your water pipes insulated? You might not worry about it since they run inside your home, but there are many reasons why insulating your pipes is beneficial. One issue that comes from uninsulated pipes is the possibility of heat transfer, causing your hot water to...

What’s creepier than a dingy basement? A musty attic. And yet, we all use them if we have them. Accessing them can be very convenient if we have a pull-down ladder. But make sure that pull-down ladder is still up to the job. Often, these are installed by previous home...

When it is cold outside, there are few things that are nicer than sitting in front of a fire. While some homes have wood-burning stoves for heating their whole home, it is a lot more common for homeowners to use them for a single room or even just for the atmosphere....