Truth or Lie? “The first opportunity to inspect a newly built home is before closing.” Drop your answer in the comments: ✅TRUTH or ❌LIE!

Is your bathroom exhaust fan working as hard as it should? Over time, dust and debris can build up inside the fan, reducing airflow and trapping excess moisture in your bathroom. That extra moisture can contribute to peeling paint, musty odors, and even mold growth. Taking just a few minutes to c

Without special tools, this outlet looks perfectly normal. It isn’t. My tester found the hot & neutral wires reversed at a recent inspection. Everything plugged in still works, so homeowners never notice. But reversed polarity means parts of your lamps & appliances stay energized even when

A great inspection is about more than identifying issues-it’s about helping people make confident decisions. 🤝🏡 At Bent Nails Home Inspections, I don’t just inspect homes. I take the time to explain our findings, answer questions & provide the information buyers, sellers & agents need thro

A great inspection deserves a great report. 🏡📝 At Bent Nails, we deliver comprehensive, easy-to-read reports the same day as your inspection-giving buyers, sellers & agents the information they need without the wait. Our reports include: ✅High-quality images ✅Mobile-friendly access ✅HTML &

Most homeowners don’t think about a home inspection after they buy their house. Maybe they should? My clients realize they’ve helped themselves with peace of mind afterwards! Small issues can turn into major repairs when they go unnoticed. A professional inspection can help identify problems be

QUESTION OF THE DAY!😴💨 Do you sleep with a fan on... no matter the weather? ❄️Even when it’s freezing outside? ☀️Or only during the hot summer months? 👇Tell us in the comments! 💨Fan on every night 🌡️Only when it’s hot 🙅‍♂️No fan for me! Let’s settle this debate, who can’t sleep without that

Look for leaks, rust, or signs of trouble around the water heater. Morning showers are already stressful enough. A leaking water heater does not need to join the school morning routine.

⚠️CUT FRAMING SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. the process. • Floor framing is designed to carry and transfer loads safely. When joists or other framing members are cut, notched, or modified incorrectly, it can reduce their strength & may contribute to sagging, movement, or other structural concerns

Check loose outlets, missing covers, and overloaded power strips. Laptops, chargers, tablets, lamps, gaming systems, and one mystery cord nobody claims. Back to school is a good time to make sure your outlets are not begging for mercy. bentnails.ca

Clean the dryer vent before school laundry season begins. Back to school means back to laundry piles. Make sure your dryer vent is not packed tighter than a kid’s backpack on the first day. Bent Nails Home Inspections bentnails.ca 📞613.355.0021

Inspection Tip Tuesday • Don’t Ignore Sticking Doors Have you noticed a door that’s suddenly difficult to open or close? While seasonal humidity can cause wood to swell, a sticking door may also be an early sign of movement within the home. Here’s what to look for: • A door that rubs against t

Look under sinks, around toilets, laundry rooms & crawlspaces for moisture. Mold does not need a permission slip to show up. Check for leaks and moisture before the busy season takes over. Bent Nails Home Inspection bentnails.ca 613-355-0021

Bent Nails is the most viewed & highest rated Canada’s top solo home inspection company! Let’s add 32 units to my 22+ home inspections this week! Bent Nails wasn’t built to copy the competition. This is what separates Bent Nails from the rest. That’s another solo PR! If you’re buying, se

🍂Don’t Let Landscaping Damage Your Home Many homeowners spend time maintaining their yard-but overlook how landscaping can affect their home’s exterior. Trees, shrubs & mulch placed too close to the house can contribute to moisture problems, pest activity & even damage to siding and found