Inspection How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our inspection step-by-step tips & ideas.
The 13 Most Hazardous Homeowner DIY Trends
From DIY decks and porches to seemingly innocent wall demolition—a home inspection expert explains which popular home improvement projects are the riskiest for homeowners to tackle and why.
Open House | Electrical Inspection
Ask This Old House Master Electrician, Heath Eastman, explains what to look for during a home electrical inspection.
How To Understand and Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit
Performing a whole-house energy audit can lead to significant savings on your utility bills and increased comfort in your home. Read how to perform an audit in our step-by-step guide.
How to Perform a Home Energy Audit
Spot the leaks, gaps, and cold spots around your home with some simple pieces of equipment
Slash Your Utility Bill with a DIY Energy Audit
This Old House tells you how to find and fix 12 potential trouble spots to boost your home's efficiency and save you money
How To Do Your Own Home Inspection
Before you call in the engineer, you can give the house you want to buy the once-over with this advice from TOH's Two-Minute Expert.
Fall Inspection Guide
Giving your house a yearly checkup is one way to keep big repairs at bay. Here's a 5-step plan for inspecting your home, from the pros at This Old House
How To Give Your House a Yearly DIY Inspection
Learn to spot potential issues with our annual home inspection guide and downloadable checklist.
What to Look for Before the Home Inspector Arrives
Before you sign a contract and pay a professional to inspect a house, there are a few things you should be on the lookout for yourself
How to Make Sense of Zoning
Local codes can be complicated, and running afoul of them costly. Here are ways homeowners can protect themselves from zoning hassles.