A retro styled luxury mansion in Texas features a stucco exterior. If you’re in the market to buy a house, having a home inspection is a crucial part of the process. Inspections can uncover structural ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Smart prospective homebuyers know a house inspection is an important part of the experience. A good inspector will let a buyer know if the house has defects and what it may take to fix them; ...

Home inspections and insurance renewals used to focus on obvious hazards like missing smoke alarms or outdated wiring. In ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

To compete in an overcrowded housing market, Eva PenzeyMoog and her husband made the tough decision to waive a house inspection. Their real estate agent told them it’s always the same song and dance: ...

Buying a new house property is not that easy. You can admire the aesthetic view of the house from the outside through the architecture and outside appearance. This view alone is not enough for buying ...

I’m having a house built, and it was designed to meet all building codes. Is it still a good idea to make periodic visits to the site, and if ...