by Dave Park | Advantage Inspection | Aug 24, 2026 | Advantage Home Inspection, Advantage Home Inspector, Architect, Building Inspection, Building Materials, Curb Appeal, Deck, DIYers, Home Improvements, Landscaping, REALTOR, Remodeling
From Jungle to Gem: How to Restore a Neglected Garden You’ve just become a new homeowner, and you found a property that ticked all the right boxes. It passed the homebuyer checklist with relative ease, though there was one element that maybe didn’t seem so great: the...
by Dave Park | Advantage Inspection | Aug 24, 2026 | Advantage Home Inspection, Advantage Home Inspector, Architect, Building Inspection, Building Materials, Curb Appeal, Deck, DIYers, Home Improvements, Landscaping, REALTOR, Remodeling
Curb Appeal that Lasts! Keeping your home’s exterior looking great is more than just a quick fix. Sure, a fresh coat of paint or a new front door can instantly brighten things up, but real curb appeal comes from taking care of things consistently over time....
by Dave Park | Advantage Inspection | Aug 20, 2026 | Advantage Home Inspection, Advantage Home Inspector, Architect, Building Inspection, Building Materials, Deck, DIYers, Remodeling, Safety and Accessibility, Structural and System Checks
Hey Dave, When should I advise my client to call in an architect? They are big DIYers. Warm Regards! Deborah Hey Deborah, I like to say, “DIY is rewarding, right up until the wall you want to remove is the one holding up the house!” Many homeowners...
by Dave Park | Advantage Inspection | Aug 18, 2026 | Advantage Home Inspection, Advantage Home Inspector, Advantage Inspecion, Advantage Inspection, Ancillary Services, Building Inspection, Closing Attorney, Closing Coordinator, Commerical Inspection, REALTOR, Title Company
Home Buying Due Diligence Checklist! Buying a home in Raleigh or anywhere in the Triangle is exciting, but protecting your investment takes more than making an offer and scheduling a standard home inspection. A thorough home-buying due diligence checklist should...
by Dave Park | Advantage Inspection | Jun 10, 2026 | Advantage Home Inspector, Advantage New Home Inspections, Building Inspection, Home Improvements, Home Inspection Report, Mold Testing, Roof Inspection, Structural and System Checks
When Should Buyers Consider Mold Testing? We recently received a question from a Realtor about mold testing and air quality for a home in Raleigh. Hey Dave, My buyers are under contract on a home and asked whether they should add mold testing to their inspection....
by Dave Park | Advantage Inspection | May 27, 2026 | Advantage Home Inspector, Advantage New Home Inspections, Building Inspection, Building Materials, Home Improvements, Home Inspection Report, Roof Inspection, Structural and System Checks
Are Cracks Around Large Openings a Structural Concern? We recently received a question from a Realtor about cracking and drywall imperfections around a large cased opening in a Cary home. Hi Dave and Pete! My client has some concerns with the opening into the living...
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