When you are in the business of providing a service to another person, it is very important to know what people expect in the way of service so you can meet, or even exceed, those expectations.  At Lakes Area Home Inspections, we have seen our clients get annoyed or frustrated by other companies for a […]

There’s no better feeling than watching the winter snow melt away for good as the signs of spring take over.  But once the snow clears out you will be able to see the damage the winter left behind.  The driveway often takes a beating in the winter months so here are some tips to get

The attic is an important area of the house, but its value is often underestimated.  Since the attic is out of sight it is easy to forget about it and neglect the proper care and maintenance that can make a difference in the comfort levels of the house, as well as the condition of the

Home inspectors see a lot of very interesting things when we are doing our inspections.  It’s not always clear why some people make poor choices when it comes to their house, but maybe in some cases it’s just because they didn’t know any better.  When it comes to home maintenance, the following actions should be

Home improvement reality shows are extremely popular, and many more people are now considering purchasing a less-than-stellar home and renovating the property to create the home of their dreams.  But is that actually a plausible reality?  Or is it really more trouble than it’s worth?  Here are some things to think about when searching for

This has been an especially brutal winter, with snow, freezing rain and arctic temperatures.  And unfortunately, the cold weather is not over yet.  This might be a good time to review some common mistakes people make at home during this season, so you can make it safely into spring. Using the Wrong Method to Thaw

As we discussed in the last 2 Blogs, Functionality, Hardwood Floors, Lighting, & Bathrooms are important to look at before selling your house (read Part One HERE and Part Two HERE ). For a great resource, have Lakes Area Home Inspections out when you first decide to sell.  Our inspectors are friendly and knowledgeable and

As we discussed last time, there are lots of small things you can change to get a higher selling price for your house!  In our last article, we discussed Functionality and Hardwood Floors (see our last post https://lahigroup.com/what-must-you-fix-before-listing-a-house-part-one/). Your Home Inspector can be a great resource as well as your Real Estate Agent.  As soon

There are lots of small steps you can take to have a big impact on the value of your house.  Some of these can add up to getting a much higher selling price! Don’t think you are on your own in making decisions on what to replace or repair.  Your Home Inspector can be a

So you are thinking of selling your home in 2019?  Painting is often an easy & inexpensive way to give your home an updated look.  Remember, buyers might pay more for a home that is fresh & trending with the most popular paint colors! Of course, before you put your home on the market, it