Boiler vs. Furnace vs. “Wait… What Is That?”

A New Hampshire Home Inspector Explains Home Heating Systems 🔥❄️ If you’ve ever wandered into your basement, looked at your heating system, and thought,“Is this a boiler? A furnace? A medieval steam engine?” — welcome to the club! As a New Hampshire home inspector, one of the most common questions I hear is: “What type… Read More »

Wait… Radon Can Be in Your Water Too?

Why Testing Your Well Water for Radon Matters in New Hampshire When most people hear the word radon, they think of air tests, basements, and scary EPA charts. And while radon in air absolutely deserves attention, there’s another place radon likes to hide—one that often surprises New Hampshire homeowners: 👉 Your well water. If your… Read More »

Why Radon Testing in NH Matters (and Why You Want an Independent Home Inspector on Your Side)

If you’ve been in New Hampshire real estate long enough, you’ve probably heard the word radon tossed around more times than you can count. But between open houses, inspection reports, and those last-minute addendums, it’s easy to forget just how important radon testing really is — and why working with an independent NH home inspector… Read More »

🐾 Holiday Home Safety for Pet Lovers

A Home Inspector’s Festive Checklist for New Hampshire Homes As a home inspector, I see a lot during a typical NH Home Inspection — and during the holidays, one thing becomes very clear: our pets are always part of the action (and sometimes part of the problem). Between decorations, guests, and winter weather, the holidays… Read More »

Why You (Absolutely) Should NOT Share Your Home Inspection Report With Your Homeowner’s Insurance Company

Buying a home is exciting—and a little overwhelming. Between inspections, paperwork, and packing boxes, it’s natural to wonder who needs what information. One of the most common questions we hear is: “Should I send my home inspection report to my insurance company?” The short answer:No. And here’s why. Below is a simple, client-friendly breakdown you… Read More »

Getting to Know You: Melissa Wilson from Simply Out of Order

When most people think of a New Hampshire home inspection, they picture attics full of cobwebs, basements stacked with mystery boxes, and closets doing their best impression of a pressure-packed jack-in-the-box. But clutter isn’t just a cosmetic issue—it can hide real maintenance problems and make it harder for homeowners to stay ahead of repairs. This… Read More »

Should Real Estate Agents Schedule Home Inspections for Clients? (The Pros, the Cons, and the Awkward in-Between)

Real estate agents in New Hampshire are multitasking pros. One minute you’re negotiating an offer, the next you’re calming a buyer who just Googled “what is radon and should I be scared?” But here’s the real debate: should agents be the ones scheduling the home inspection in New Hampshire for their clients? Let’s break it… Read More »