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Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
While summer is the time to enjoy basking in the sun, there are still chores that need to be done. A home maintenance checklist is essential for your home’s upkeep. Simple tasks such as checking the exteriors, appliances, heating and cooling system, plumbing, and electrical will help you address issues
Home Inspection Red Flags
It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, excited, and emotional when you think about how close you are to stepping into your dream home. Now that the only thing standing between you and that door is the home inspection, you begin to wonder how you can move forward, what are the
How to Sell Your Home Fast
Everybody can turn a house into a home. But, not everybody can turn their homes into a sellable property that sells fast. Updating the main features in your homes such as the living room, bedroom, or kitchen is great but upgrading or re-purposing some areas around can add not just
Inspector Insights: What Most Homeowners Miss
Water intrusion on block foundation wall I was recently asked by Redfin about our home inspection process and what were some of the issues that were missed by a homeowner. As I thought about the many inspections done by AHI Residential & Commercial Inspection, the most missed item that stood
Here’s Why You Need to Fix Your Damp Basement Now
A basement is a versatile asset, providing extra storage, a functional laundry room, or even a finished living area. However, because they are below ground level, basements are highly susceptible to excess moisture. If left untreated, a damp basement becomes a breeding ground for mold and bacteria, leading to potential
Does A Home Pass Or Fail The Home Inspection?
Hello, my name is David Johnson and I’m the owner and lead inspector with AHI residential and Commercial Inspection. We are a full service residential and commercial inspection company serving the entire North Carolina Piedmont area, including Charlotte, Mooresville, Concord and the surrounding cities I have been asked this common
Tips to get your house ready for entertaining
(BPT) – Whether hosting family and friends for your first or fifteenth time, you want your home to be ready to impress. Here are five simple ways to make sure your home is refreshed and ready for any entertaining occasion. Since the kitchen is where people mingle the most, don’t
HOT TRENDS IN KITCHEN REMODELING
(BPT) – Year after year, the most popular home improvement project for American families remains the same: remodeling the kitchen. Today, kitchen makeovers are more ambitious than ever, with homeowners willing to spend larger budgets to upgrade both the aesthetics and the functionality of what is, after all, the most
Bringing the indoors out: 2020 outdoor living trends
(BPT) – 2020 outdoor living trends are all about enjoying your backyard alfresco — but with the comfort and ease you expect from your indoor spaces. Today’s outdoor spaces are transforming into an extension of the home. The current outdoor design also takes into account the look and feel of
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