In my work as a Home Inspector, there are many things that are common to most homes…some good, some bad.  The one that probably tops the list though is paint.  Many sellers will add a fresh coat of paint to make the house look new again, to cover up some paint schemes which might not be appealing to the masses and everynow and then simply to hide something!  After the sale, new homeowners want the place to reflect their own tastes and styles and painting is one of the easiest and sometimes least expensive ways to do that.  How many times have I heard the phrase, “some paint and new carpet is all this place needs”? Read More