Vermont winters are brutal. Heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and constant freeze-thaw cycles put extreme stress on homes. That is why knowing proper Winter Home Inspection tips for Vermont is essential for every homeowner and buyer.

Connecticut has thousands of homes with buried heating oil tanks. Many of them are old, rusted, and leaking. That is why an Oil tank sweep and testing in Connecticut should be on every buyer's checklist.

The moisture coming off the Long Island Sound carries salt particles that eat away at metal, wood, and even concrete.

A successful interview with Times Union staff writer Shannon Fromma. In this interview Licensed home inspector Kevin Maxwell, founder and owner of Maxwell Home Inspection Services reveals all the key questions buyers should ask before, during a home tour.

Many don't realize that asbestos actually is a blanket term used to refer to six minerals.

Here's more information on how asbestos can impact your life, even if it seems like an antiquated issue.

Did you think you had heard everything there is to know about asbestos? Here are 4 weird facts to think about.

The different types of asbestos are categorized by color and shape, with the two most common types being amphibole and chrysotile.

Not on many occasions but yet first-time home buyers see sewer scope inspection before buying a new home.

When you buy a house, you may have a wish list and ideally, you want to check off as many things as possible.