What To Do With My Home Inspection Report?

What To Do With My Home Inspection Report?

Home inspections are an important part of the home buying process. They help to ensure that buyers are aware of any potential problems with the property before they finalize the purchase. However, many buyers are unsure of what to do with their home inspection report once they receive it. The first step is to review…

The Buyer’s Home Inspection Checklist

The Buyer’s Home Inspection Checklist

How does the buyer’s home inspection checklist factor into the process of buying a house?  All of us understand that issues with a home result in costly repairs. Despite our best efforts, we may not have the ability to identify these issues ourselves. A professional home inspector can get this done, and having a home…

Make Your Home Look Lovely this February

Make Your Home Look Lovely this February

Make Your Home Look Lovely this February February is the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean there is not much to tackle to reward you with the lovely charm simple home improvement tasks can make. Here are seven home improvement tasks you can do to get a good-looking, cozy space you’ll love…

Chicago IL Home Inspector - Top 2022 Home Improvements to Enhance an Evolving Lifestyle

Top 2022 Home Improvements to Enhance an Evolving Lifestyle

Top 2022 Home Improvements to Enhance an Evolving Lifestyle Home is more than just where the heart is. Whether creating an office, a socially distant gathering space, or making room for a loved one to move in, people are using their homes in ways they may never have before. Experts predict homeowners will focus on…

Tips for hosting a stress-free Christmas Meal

Tips for hosting a stress-free Christmas Meal

The holidays are quickly approaching and so is the stress that holiday hosts know all too well. But with the right preparation and kitchen essentials, you’ll feel ready and excited to celebrate the season. Follow the tips for hosting the most festive gathering this season – without the guesswork! Keep your ingredients “fa-la-la fresh.”  Get…

November Home Improvement Ideas: Spruce Up Your Home for Thanksgiving

November Home Improvement Ideas: Spruce Up Your Home for Thanksgiving

The Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas are among the most significant holidays each year. While most of us mark these holiday celebrations for different reasons, Thanksgiving is one where we celebrate gratitude, something a lot of people don’t express much and get enough of. This November, Thanksgiving is a time to reunite with and…

October Home Improvement Tips for Fire Prevention

October Home Improvement Tips for Fire Prevention

Is your home fireproof?  October is National Fire Safety Month. Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) brings about a campaign that serves as a reminder to all US homeowners and all citizens of the importance of fire safety awareness in our homes and in the workplace.  According to 2015-2019 statistics, over 377,000 damaged…

Home Improvement Projects to Best Kick Off When Summer Ends

Home Improvement Projects to Best Kick Off When Summer Ends

HELPFUL INFORMATION FROM XCELLENCE INSPECTION SERVICES Summer is the busiest season for many. When most families are on a beach vacation, friends have beer and barbecues, and others get married. Now that the heatwave is soon over, it’s never a done deal for home improvements. While there may not be many swimming and grilling days…

Four simple DIY tips to spruce up your home

Four simple DIY tips to spruce up your home

HELPFUL INFORMATION FROM XCELLENCE INSPECTION SERVICES After spending more time than normal in our houses this past year, a home décor refresh can be both tempting and daunting. Four simple and quick DIY solutions — such as a quick paint swap or small appliance changes — can transform a space without a full renovation cost…

Inspect These 3 Areas To Protect Your Home Against Costly Water Damage

Inspect These 3 Areas To Protect Your Home Against Costly Water Damage

HELPFUL INFORMATION FROM Xcellence Inspection Services There’s nothing quite like owning a home. There’s the pride of achieving a financial goal. There’s the comfort of having a sanctuary and space of your own in which to build a lifetime of memories. Occasionally, as many homeowners can attest to, there’s also the element of surprise when…