Home Inspection Blog

I Appreciate the Effort, But Please Don't Do This to Your House Tales of DIY Disasters: Exploring the Top 10 DIY Home Repairs Gone Wrong. As a home inspector with Midwest Inspect, I want to start by saying something important: I love DIY projects. Some homeowners are incredibly talented. I've seen beautiful decks, impressive renovations, custom woodworking, and repairs that rival professional craftsmanship. And then... I've seen the other stuff. The repairs that make me stop,

House flipping can be a beautiful thing. A neglected property gets a second chance. An outdated home gets modernized. An ugly duckling becomes the nicest house on the block. I've inspected some fantastic flips over the years. But I've also inspected some homes that appeared to be renovated by a group of caffeinated squirrels armed with YouTube tutorials and unlimited confidence. The challenge for buyers is this: Some flips are professionally done. Some are cosmetically done.

The Magical Thinking That Comes with a $39 Gallon of “Problem Solver” There are two types of paint in this world: Paint that makes a house look better Paint that tries to convince you nothing is wrong As a home inspector with Midwest Inspect, I’ve seen both. And let me tell you — the second one works great… right up until someone with a flashlight shows up. The “Out of Sight, Out of Mind” Mindset Somewhere along the way, homeowners discovered a powerful belief: “If I can’t se