Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Builder won’t repair faulty drainageMar 05, 2025 3:39 am - A new homeowner discovers that water from a rainfall flows into the garage, under the garage door, because of the slant of the driveway. His builder won’t take responsibility. What recourse does the owner have?
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6 reasons to build a retaining wallFeb 25, 2025 10:33 pm - Landscapes can feature hills and valleys, necessitating some extra steps when installing certain features. Retaining walls are often utilized to improve the functionality and safety of a property.
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Getting to the root of sewer line problemsFeb 25, 2025 9:30 pm - Old clay sewer pipes are often plagued by invasive tree roots, causing repeated visits from a plumber to clear the line. Replacing the lines can be expensive, but there is a cost-savings solution.
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Should sellers replace polybutylene pipe?Feb 19, 2025 6:09 pm - Housing from the 1970s and 1980s may have been built with polybutylene water piping, which is now considered substandard and must be disclosed by sellers listing their property. What should a seller do if they discover this in the home they’re listing?
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‘A great equalizer’: Inspired Home Show brings sellers, buyers of all sizes togetherFeb 19, 2025 9:54 am - From shifting consumer behavior to AI-driven supply chains, The Inspired Home Show next month will offer industry professionals expert insight into key trends shaping the home and housewares market.
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Revisiting the inspecting of new homesFeb 12, 2025 1:40 pm - Buyers of new homes would be wise to hire an independent home inspector rather than rely on a city inspector’s approval. The reason is that municipal inspections have a different purpose and scope and may not discover the defects that a professional home inspector will find.
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What to know about kitchen cabinet projectsFeb 06, 2025 7:37 pm - Homeowners who want to give their kitchens a new look and feel without doing a full renovation can consider kitchen cabinet projects.
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Opinions clash on water heater relief valveFeb 04, 2025 12:41 am - When a water heater overheats, it could explode if not for the relief valve. At issue for this homeowner is where the overflow pipe delivers that excess steaming hot water, outside the building or to the garage floor.
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Home inspector missed cracked furnaceJan 29, 2025 6:15 am - A new homebuyer discovers the furnace had a cracked heat exchanger, allowing carbon monoxide into the home. The home inspection months earlier didn’t uncover this defect. Who is liable?
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Selling a home with a bad foundationJan 22, 2025 1:15 pm - A seller with suspected foundation problems wonders whether to try to fix it or leave it for the buyers. A seasoned home inspector offers advice.