Brett Hodgdon, PEJun 15, 20211 minStay Safe During BBQ SeasonIt's the perfect time of year to break out the BBQ. Whether you prefer electric, charcoal or propane, it's important to practice safety...
Brett Hodgdon, PEJun 8, 20211 minDon't Make These 8 House Buying MistakesA new survey looked at millennials who recently purchased homes in the hot real-estate market and what they regret about their purchase....
Brett Hodgdon, PEJun 2, 20212 min5 Must-Do Maintenance Tasks For Your HomeSummer is unofficially here, and that means it's time to take care of those maintenance tasks you've been putting off. Here are 5...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMay 26, 20211 minIt's The Perfect Time To Furnish Your New HomeMemorial 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...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMay 18, 20212 minThese Are The Perfect Flowers For Your West Virginia GardenYou can make your house a home with personal touches, including planting your very own garden. As you think through what you might want...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMay 12, 20212 minApril Showers Bring May Clogged GuttersGutters are so important to home maintenance. Leaves and other debris can get caught up in the gutters, causing them to clog and not...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMay 5, 20211 minHere Are 3 Mother's Day Gifts That Will Help Around The House Happy Mother's Day from Kanawha Valley Engineering & Home Inspections. Did you know that the holiday was created right here in West...
Brett Hodgdon, PEApr 27, 20211 minThis Is One Way To Sell Your Home Faster When a potential buyer walks into a house, they want to envision themselves in the space - their belongings, their momentos and their...
Brett Hodgdon, PEApr 20, 20211 minHere Is How Long Your Appliances Will LastNACHI, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, provides guidance on the predicted life expectancy of appliances, products,...
Brett Hodgdon, PEApr 14, 20211 minHere's Why Finding A Home Shouldn't Be The First Step In Buying A HouseSo, 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...
Brett Hodgdon, PEApr 7, 20212 minApril Is National Home Inspection MonthApril showers bring May flowers. Or, in this case, April brings the perfect time of year for a home inspection, according to the American...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMar 30, 20212 minFind Out What Type Of Home You WantIn a previous blog post, we've talked about various types of structures - whether that's a single-family home, condo or apartment. Now,...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMar 22, 20211 minSpring Is Here! This Checklist Will Make Sure Your Home Is ReadyIt'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...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMar 16, 20212 minThis Is Your Go-To Guide For Types of HomesWhen discussing the types of structures pertaining to houses, there are just a handful of types: apartments, condos, townhomes, tiny...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMar 9, 20211 minWhat If My Home Inspection Doesn't Go Well?Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying process. Every house typically has some maintenance concerns, but what happens if...
Brett Hodgdon, PEMar 2, 20212 minYour FAQs about Home Inspections AnsweredWhat is a home inspection? "A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from...
Brett Hodgdon, PEFeb 23, 20212 minAre You Ready For a Fixer-Upper House?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...
Brett Hodgdon, PEFeb 16, 20211 minWhat Will Real Estate Look Like In 2021? 3 Home-Buying Trends You’ll See This YearExperts over at Forbes are forecasting what they expect to see from the real estate market this year. With banks boasting low interest...
Brett Hodgdon, PEFeb 10, 20211 min4 Signs You May Need a New RoofDon't wait to think about your roof until it's too late. According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, homeowners should...
Brett Hodgdon, PEFeb 2, 20211 minHere's How to Get Moving Boxes for FreeMoving is stressful. It can be expensive, and there's one thing you should never pay for when moving: cardboard boxes. They are more...