​If you have your home on the market, you will know how much work this entails, but, you also know, that it will be worth it in order to get the best price for your home.  You will, no doubt, then want the home inspection to go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.  With that in mind, what are some ways you can assist the home inspector so that they can do their job thoroughly? Here are a few ideas:
 
Sometimes its just small, simple things that can prevent a home inspector from giving a full report.  For instance, make sure that light bulbs do not need replacing and that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors do not require new batteries. 
 
A home inspector will need easy, clear access to areas that are often used for storage like the basement and attic for example.  Try and have these areas cleared and make sure there are no locked areas that would prevent access.
 
Pets very often hinder a home inspection.  While they may normally enjoy access to all areas of the home, on the day of inspection, it would be best if they were in a secured area or kept away from the home.
 
You may have a list of repair jobs that you want to do to get ready for the sale.  Try to have these completed before the home inspector arrives for the inspection.  It would also be best to have any trees and shrubs that are too close to the house, trimmed back before inspection day. 
 
While these are just some simple suggestions, they will go a long way to making the home inspectors job easier and more thorough.  

​Most households have to cope with unwanted pests in their homes which means they need to find an easy way of getting rid of them.  There are a lot of different types of pest repellent available nowadays, so, which kind will be right for you? Perhaps you’ve considered ultrasonic pest repellents.  The question is, though, do they actually work?
 
Ultrasonic pest repellents are designed to repel pests by emitting a high frequency noise that is so unpleasant to them that they stay away from the area.  They are usually small devices that plug into a wall outlet, this makes them simple and easy to use.  Another advantage to using them is that they are not harmful to humans or larger pets.  However, let’s get back to the question, do they work?
 
Studies performed to test the effectiveness of such a device have yielded a variety of results.  For instance, they have been shown to have very little effect on pests such as cockroaches and do not seem to have any effect on spiders and ants.  It is also possible for some pests to even get used to the noise meaning that they could eventually stop becoming a deterrent at all.  Another issue is that the high frequency sound will not pass through furniture or walls, this means that the area covered might not be that great.
 
On the other hand, there are many consumers who have experienced great results from ultrasonic pest repellents.  So, what should you do?
 
The best thing to do if you decide you would like to try them out is do some research to decide which brand has the best reviews.  In this way you will make an informed decision.  If you find that this is not an effective pest control method, it might be wise to call a professional for advice on what you should do.