It's the perfect time of year to break out the BBQ. Whether you prefer electric, charcoal or propane, it's important to practice safety...

A new survey looked at millennials who recently purchased homes in the hot real-estate market and what they regret about their purchase....

Summer is unofficially here, and that means it's time to take care of those maintenance tasks you've been putting off. Here are 5...

Memorial Day is a special time of year. It's a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. And, it's...

You can make your house a home with personal touches, including planting your very own garden. As you think through what you might want...

Gutters are so important to home maintenance. Leaves and other debris can get caught up in the gutters, causing them to clog and not...

Happy Mother's Day from Kanawha Valley Engineering & Home Inspections. Did you know that the holiday was created right here in West...

When a potential buyer walks into a house, they want to envision themselves in the space - their belongings, their momentos and their...

NACHI, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, provides guidance on the predicted life expectancy of appliances, products,...

So, you want to buy a house? It may seem counter-intuitive to have a pre-step before the main step of working through the home-buying...

April showers bring May flowers. Or, in this case, April brings the perfect time of year for a home inspection, according to the American...

In a previous blog post, we've talked about various types of structures - whether that's a single-family home, condo or apartment. Now,...

It's that time of year when people clean their home in light of the new season. Homeowners may take it one step further by looking at...

When discussing the types of structures pertaining to houses, there are just a handful of types: apartments, condos, townhomes, tiny...

Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying process. Every house typically has some maintenance concerns, but what happens if...

What is a home inspection? "A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from...

There are many different types of houses on the market. Ones that are move-in ready are usually priced on the higher end, while those...

Experts over at Forbes are forecasting what they expect to see from the real estate market this year. With banks boasting low interest...

Don't wait to think about your roof until it's too late. According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, homeowners should...

Moving is stressful. It can be expensive, and there's one thing you should never pay for when moving: cardboard boxes. They are more...