Spring is just around the corner. Time to spruce up your home, clean out those dusty corners according to ALLIN Home Inspections, Inc. You’re not alone in the spring cleaning adventure – as per American Cleaning Institute, 91 percent of Americans participate in spring cleaning. As you join your fellow Americans this year, don’t forget…
Segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are one of the most versatile landscaping tools in the homeowner’s and professional landscaper’s toolbox. ALLIN Home Inspection believes retaining wall units have evolved from just being used to retain soil, transition slopes and prevent erosion. Today’s SRWs can do all that plus serve as multipurpose building blocks for a…
It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. Advice to wait and save a large down payment is often based on the theory that the cost of mortgage insurance (MI). It is required when you buy with a smaller down payment, should be avoided. This may…
If you feel you’ve settled for your home, or perhaps you love the older property but want to give it a face-lift, here are some ALLIN Home Inspector’s leading home-improvement projects for older homes. Do you own an older home, and are you looking to make upgrades that matter? Strategic enhancements not only increase…
ALLIN Home Inspections agrees that today’s tile trends extend so far beyond their traditional use as a staple of bathroom design that you may not recognize them. While once the most attractive and innovative tiles had to be imported, contemporary handcrafted tile and stone products for home design are now being made right here in…
ALLIN Home Inspector consider that in 2019, buyers want smart homes they can easily control from anywhere. From smart HVAC and sprinkler systems to connected garage door openers, it’s all about creating convenience and comfort. The spring home-buying season is just around the corner and that means people are busy making improvements to get…
Helpful Information from ALLIN Home Inspections, Inc. Hi everyone, it’s Michael Musgrave with ALLIN Home Inspections with today’s home maintenance tip. I’m going to show you one of the most common causes of wood rot on your window sills and trim. What you can see in the photos is the little metal portion of the…
If your new home is among the one million or so being built in the U.S. this year, congratulations! You’ll have the chance to customize it to your dream home preferences. Your ALLIN Home Inspector advises to Protect Yourself Against Today’s Faster, Scarier Fires. One feature that should be at the top of your priority…
ALLIN Home Inspections is celebrating the launch of their New, Innovative, Updated Website in the Northern IL and Eastern IA area by providing a promotion when scheduling Online. Further information can be found at https://allinhomeinspections.com A January 2019 launch of ALLIN Home Inspections’ New, Innovative and Updated Website. They serve Northern IL and…
ALLIN Home Inspections knows that the home buying process is exciting, but can also seem fraught with added costs, like a home inspection, title insurance, and closing costs. And if you can’t afford a full 20 percent down payment on a conventional home loan, then you will most likely pay for private mortgage insurance (MI).…