Category: HomeGuard News & Tips
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Choosing Colors for Every Room in Your Home
The choices you make for the color scheme of your Bay Area property could have a significant impact on the value of your home according to home inspectors.
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How to Prepare Your Property to Improve Wildfire Resilience
Inspecting your home to identify ways to be better prepared for California wildfires and give your home the best chance possible.
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Should a Contractor Be Licensed?
A home renovation can be a great way to increase the value of your property. If you are planning to sell your home, a home inspection may expose some problems you need to fix before you place it on the market, hiring a licensed contractor will help you avoid some issues.
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Getting Real Estate Ready for Market by Decluttering Like a Pro
You want your potential buyer to fall in love with your home before they order a home inspection. Decluttering is a wise step to take before you hire a home inspector. Consider the following steps to help declutter your home like a pro.
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Avoid DIY Renovation Mistakes. Tips from Your California Home Inspector
By avoiding some of the most common DIY renovation mistakes, you may ensure that a home inspection won’t cause undue stress and the planning and production phases go smoothly.
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New Flood Hazard Zone Maps Being Released in Alameda County
Homeowners should contact their insurance agent to confirm whether a change in their coverage is needed as future NHD reports will include updated flood zone maps.
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What is the Difference between Home Insurance and Home Warranty?
As a homeowner, you get home insurance to protect against fire, water and other significant property damage. You can also buy a home warranty… Here are some insights from your California home inspector.
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Home Inspector’s Tips to Declutter Your Home in a Day
When you need to get your home ready for a home inspection, for sale, or simply have house guests on the way, you might realize that you’ve been letting clutter build up and get out of hand. Declutter with our helpful tips and organization tricks.
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Natural Hazard Disclosure Company Offers Earthquake Preparedness Tips
Does Your California Natural Hazard Disclosure Report Show Significant Earthquake Risk? With tornadoes and hurricanes, there is often some advanced warning, even if it may only be a matter of minutes. This is not the case with earthquakes.