Chapel Hill NC Home Blog

When choosing a home inspector in North Carolina, there are many to choose from but not all are created equal.  Always ask questions.  Find out the companies history and background to make sure they have a good reputation. Make sure you get a guarantee on the inspector’s work. How long have they been in business?  How many inspections have they performed?

Another important question to ask is if they have insurance coverage.  You want to protect yourself just in case there is inspector negligence. 

Upon completion of an inspection, which I highly recommend you attend, you should receive a detailed written report on the findings of the inspection.  The inspection should be performed according to NIBI or ASHI standards. 

Although inspections are an added expense in the home buying process, using a company like Housemaster - a nationwide home inspection company, is definitely worth it.

We tend to have the same New Year’s Resolutions year after year. So many of us struggle with weight gain over the holidays.  My weight gain struggle starts at Halloween, continues into Thanksgiving and ends with New Year’s Eve. Every year, including this one, I say I will eat healthier, eat less and get into better shape. 

The key to losing weight is simple; eat less and exercise more.  Yet why is this plan so difficult to follow?  Habit.  Self Control.  Emotions.  Life.  Boredom.  Stress.  Cravings.  PMS.  Too tired.  Too busy.  Sound familiar!!!

The key is not to deprive yourself of any one thing.  It’s more about self control.  If i am craving chocolate, I will satisfy my craving, otherwise I will end up eating too many other foods and therefore more calories, yet still not feel satisfied.  Self control is hard.  It’s mind over matter.  Keeping busy helps. 

There are alot of ways to get exercise in the Durham/Chapel Hill area.  One obvious way is to join a health club.  I get plenty of exercise without belonging to a gym.  Try walking outdoors.  I bring my cell phone with me while walking and catch up with friends.  The time goes faster and you take care of 2 things at once.  I also like to bike outdoors.  There are many hiking, walking and biking trails in the Triangle area.   It’s also important to incorporate some weight training into your exercise routine.  All you need are some free weights.  I have 3lb, 5lb, 8lb and 10lb weights at home. 

It’s never too late to become healthier. You will feel better.  If at first you dont succeed, don’t give up!  Try, Try again.  There’s always tomorrow.  Good luck!!