Home Inspection by Matt Taylor, PE

08/04/2018

Before you commit to purchasing a new house, make sure you ask the right questions to help safeguard your potential investment.

07/14/2017

There is a reason it's 'duct tape' and not 'b vent tape' or 'flue tape'. It is not meant for high heat and turns into this.

07/01/2017

It's vacation time! But before you go, there are certain things you need to do to ensure your home is safe while you're gone.

06/20/2017

Extra insulation?

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/home-inspection-nightmares-###vi/page/2

What is the R-value of an empty beer case? -Dan Prescott of Buyers Protection Group in St. Louis

06/12/2017

Maintenance is less expensive than repair.

We get it: Some much-needed summer relaxing time is beckoning, and home maintenance sounds like a drag. But a little pain now means your gain later. Our quick and easy tips will speed you through your to-do list, and ensure your home runs smoothly during the dog days of summer.

06/08/2017

Frank Lloyd Wright would have been 150 today—and his signature style still subtly influences the homes being built today.

06/04/2017

How not to install a corner toilet. From structuretech1.com

06/04/2017

If your bathroom needs an upgrade, check out these shower curtain ideas, where we outline the various types and their pros, cons, and ballpark price.

05/06/2017

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/outdoor-projects/how-to/g2409/23-home-inspection-nightmares-that-really-happened/

Devious contractors and ill-informed homeowners have been known to take shortcuts, but these faux pas are downright dangerous.

04/12/2017

A little off topic from the National Association of Realtors

April 11 is National Pet Day! So, in honor of our companions, we thought it's only fitting to lay out some fun facts about pets.

11/14/2016

Don't just ignore your roof until it leaks.

Few parts of a home are as important to maintain as your roof, so check out this guide on roof maintenance made easy to avoid major repairs down the road.