by Morgan Cohen | Dec 30, 2020 | Inspection Trends
If you cannot remember the last time you had your home tested for radon, or if you have never had radon testing performed in your home – it’s time to take precautions. Take care to understand radon exposure symptoms and consult your physician if you or any...
by Morgan Cohen | Dec 21, 2020 | Inspection Trends, Inspections: The Foundations
The holidays are a wonderful time of year for family, friends, and all things joyful centered around the home. Although it may be an enjoyable time of year, it can also be a dangerous time of year for accidents and hazards to occur within the home. With the colder...
by Morgan Cohen | Dec 18, 2020 | Inspections: The Foundations
When homeowners hear about radon and the issues it can cause, it can be quite alarming. It’s not one of the typical household issues or hazards that come to mind; it’s particularly troubling to understand that naturally occurring radioactive gas may be seeping into...
by Morgan Cohen | Oct 19, 2020 | Inspection Trends, Inspections: The Foundations
Yes, we’re still in the glory of early fall, and it’s a truly wonderful time of year in New England. But, we wouldn’t be New Englanders if we didn’t have the season encroaching in the back of our minds as we’re preparing for winter. We know how some winters can be...
by Morgan Cohen | Oct 8, 2020 | The Foundations
“Home is where the heart is” as the old saying goes, and most people feel safest when in their own home. As they should, but have you thought about the safety hazards within a residential home that can go unnoticed by the untrained eye? In this article, we’re going to...
by Morgan Cohen | Sep 24, 2020 | Inspections: The Foundations
In one way or the other, we all imagine ourselves being “handy” from time to time. At least handy enough to do home repair services on our own. No, not everyone believes they can fix a broken furnace or repair a hole in the roof. But, some of the more stubborn...
by Morgan Cohen | Sep 24, 2020 | The Foundations
The summer is winding down here in New England. We love taking in the last weeks of warm summer afternoons while enjoying the crisp and comfortable evenings. But, as September closes itself out and summer transitions into fall, New Englanders begin thinking (or...
by Morgan Cohen | Sep 11, 2020 | The Foundations
So, what is radon? And, most importantly, what is radon testing and why does it matter? Most dangers in the home are somewhat easy to spot. A leaking faucet, a crack in your foundation, an exposed electrical wire, peeling paint… the list goes on. But oftentimes there...
by Morgan Cohen | Sep 2, 2020 | The Foundations
Both buying and selling a property is a very serious and intense process. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are at stake, not to mention we’re talking about the place you and your family will be living for at least the near future. In our last post, we went over common...
by Morgan Cohen | Aug 30, 2020 | Inspection Trends
In this post, we’re going to break down the most common home inspection problems we’ve seen with historic New England homes to give you a better understanding of your home (or your potential new home!). This will help you better understand what to expect when...