Your yard isn't just decoration — it's either moving water away from your house or toward it. Learn how to check grading, downspouts, and drainage this spring before small problems become expensive foundation issues.
Vermont homes show wear after winter. Here's what to check this spring — gutters, fascia, steps, and the small exterior details that matter most.
Many older Vermont homes were built without air conditioning. Here's why, how warmer summers have changed the equation, and what your best cooling options are today.
Not everything on your property walk is cause for alarm. Some is surface. Some is telling you something deeper. Here's how Vermont homeowners can tell the difference.
Vermont winters are unforgiving. Learn what annual heating system inspections cover — boilers, furnaces, heat pumps — why they matter for safety and efficiency, and what home buyers should ask before closing.
After a Vermont winter, walk your property before problems grow. This guide covers what to look for at ground level and up top — drainage, frost heave, fascia, and more.
Home inspections aren't just for buyers and sellers. Vermont homeowners benefit from routine checks on furnaces, septic systems, and chimneys to stay ahead of costly repairs year-round.
Sump pumps are common in Vermont homes — not a red flag, just smart water management. Here's what to know when buying or owning a home with one.
After a home inspection, asking for a closing credit instead of repairs gives buyers control over who does the work, how it's done, and when — often leading to better long-term results.
What Vermont home buyers need to know about private wells, shared wells, water testing, and treatment systems before closing on a rural property.
Your 72-page inspection report just arrived. Here's how to read it without panicking, what findings actually matter, and how to use it long after closing day.
Smart Vermont sellers are prepping before the inspection, fixing what they can, disclosing the rest, and removing variables that could derail a deal.
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Some basement moisture is normal in Vermont. Knowing the difference between seasonal dampness and a real warning sign is what matters. Here's what to watch for.
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Fieldstone, concrete block, or poured concrete. Vermont homes sit on very different foundations. Learn what each type means for buyers, maintenance, and moisture.
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When a pipe burst and no one was home, three feet of water changed everything. Here's what Vermont homeowners should watch for below the surface.
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Vermont winters demand a reliable heating system. Here's what buyers should check — age, fuel source, service history, and key questions to ask during inspections.
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If your Vermont home heats with oil, the tank isn't just a metal container. It's regulated infrastructure with real inspection requirements and environmental liability. Here's what the law requires and why it matters whether you're buying, selling, or simply staying compliant.
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Heat pumps and mini splits are showing up in more Vermont homes than ever, but do they actually work when temperatures drop? Nancy Warren shares what homeowners need to know about cold climate performance, annual maintenance, and why it matters at resale.
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Vermont's two most common heating systems work very differently. Here's what homeowners and buyers should understand about boilers and furnaces — and why it matters at inspection.
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Vermont homes are built to endure, but the climate leaves clues. Here are the inspection themes that show up most often in Vermont homes, and what they mean for buyers and owners.
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Buying a home in Vermont? Here is a clear breakdown of which inspections to request, from radon and well water to septic and chimney, and why each one matters before you close.
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Vermont basements have a way of telling the truth about a house. Here is how to read the signs, from musty smells and white powder on walls to spring snowmelt, and know when to pay closer attention.
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Vermont fireplaces and chimneys are central to home life from October through April , and one of the most overlooked systems at inspection. Here's what every homeowner and buyer needs to know to keep their system safe, functional, and out of costly trouble.
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Vermont winters have no patience for things that aren't working, and your home will tell you. Here's what to look for at your windows before small issues become costly repairs.