We all would like to avoid those unexpected surprises during the home buying process, such as discovering a hole in your wall after you've closed on your house -- it was hiding behind a painting. The home inspection is an integral part of the home buying process. This book is a how-to guide to the home inspection. It is aimed at the layman to help us understand both the inspection process and how our homes work. It covers both external and internal inspection points: from roofs to basements; from heating systems to swimming pools. Each chapter is easy to read and is dedicated to a particular part of the home. In addition, each chapter ends with a very helpful checklist of inspection points. There are additional inspection worksheets at the end of the book. This would be a valuable read not only for anyone buying a home, but also for sellers who are interested in knowing what fixes might be in their future. (KS)
