As a Certified Professional Inspector with years of boots-on-the-ground experience in Northeast Ohio, I have walked through thousands of basements from Cleveland down to Akron and Canton. If there is one thing our regional climate and geology teach us, it…
If you’ve spent any time driving through the historic neighborhoods of Cleveland, Lakewood, Akron, or Canton, you’ve likely admired the enduring beauty of our Northeast Ohio brick homes. These structures were built to withstand the elements, but even the sturdiest…
When you walk through a newly renovated colonial in Westlake or a modern split-level in Mentor, it’s remarkably easy to fall in love with the surface details. The clean scent of fresh paint, the gleam of polished quartz, and the…
As a home inspector here in Northeast Ohio, I see a wide variety of architectural styles, from century-old colonials in Cleveland Heights to brand-new builds in Avon. Regardless of the age of your home, there is one building science principle…
The Myth of the Maintenance-Free Exterior: A Northeast Ohio Reality Check If you have shopped for a home or looked into updating your current property recently, you have undoubtedly run across the promise of maintenance-free siding. Whether it is vinyl,…
Winter in Northeast Ohio is no joke. The bitter lake-effect winds rolling off Lake Erie keep our heating systems running almost continuously from October through April. We trust these machines to keep our families warm, safe, and comfortable. Yet, behind…
When you walk into one of Northeast Ohio’s beautiful historic homes—perhaps a charming 1920s Tudor in Lakewood or a stately colonial in Shaker Heights—it is easy to be captivated by the original oak woodwork, the pristine plaster walls, and the…
If you own a home or are currently shopping for one in Northeast Ohio, you already know that our region is rich with historic housing stock. From the classic colonials of Cleveland Heights to the mid-century builds in Parma and…
When you walk through a home in Northeast Ohio—whether it is a beautifully restored century home in Cleveland Heights or a modern build in Medina—you are looking at more than just drywall, paint, and countertops. You are looking at a…
