HomeRun Homes Inspection Blog

Exactly... when you hire the right inspector, your investment is worth it in future dividends. It couldn't be any simpler and more straight forward. The right inspector is there to take your home to school. Class is now in session, so pay attention as there will be a quiz at the end of the period...

OIL HEAT – Is Not TABOO For many homeowners living in the tri-state and New England markets, oil heat might be your primary source of fuel in order to stay comfortable in the winter. Unfortunately, the further north you travel, the less likely natural gas will even exist. As a home inspector and ...

Deck Safety and Building Science   A lot of homeowners enjoy entertaining family and friends, most of which maybe on a patio, the beach for those with waterfront properties and of course our decks. Let’s stop and think for a minute about those decks. Let’s think about the safety aspect and how yo...

Having a portable generator as a backup for when you lose power can be a life saver, especially when you're without power for days on end (IRENE 2011, HALLOWEEN Nor'easter 2011 & of course SUPER STORM SANDY 2012) But the real icing on the cake is to make sure your electrical panel is properly wir...

Many times I see the drywall in garages (walls & ceilings) and unfinished basement (walls) unpainted... I'll see it brand new homes, or even older homes because the drywall has a yellowish tint (indication of age) to it. Now builders aren't required to finish these walls. One coat of compound is ...

Forced air furnaces and/or boilers with air handlers are in my opinion the superior systems to heating & cooling for our northeast climate. One of the biggest red flags I see while inspecting a home is the lack of care for air quality. Allergens can spread like wild fire and for just a few extra ...

Heating your home with wood pellets is a superb alternative and supplement to any forced air heating system. As we all know, heating oil prices in New England have climbed to levels that are difficult to imagine and difficult to manage for those who are on tight budgets. As a home inspector and s...

Substandard work in a home from multiple renovations doesn't always get dug up inside an old home. New construction (more often in spec homes with mediocre sub-trades –>> what’s the phrase??? CHEAPER IS BETTER???) has its drawbacks as well when it comes to poor workmanship. Some of it can be obvi...

ICE DAMS   Now that winter is on the horizon here in the Northeast, I want to reflect back on how difficult the 2013-2014 winter months were... (Now you're asking, really??? do I have to think about it now???) Well for one thing, look at what Buffalo, New York went through just a few weeks ago!!!...

Whole Home Surge Protection Protecting your electronic equipment is vital. Premium LCD & Plasma TV's, iPad & iPhone, desktop computers & laptops... They're all on our protection priority lists. What about your refrigerator, electric cook-top & range, pellet stove (a lot of electronics in there), ...