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Welcome to the Upright Professional Inspections Guides page—your trusted resource for informative articles, practical advice, and inspection insights. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, our goal is to help you understand how to maintain your property and help you make informed decisions. This page will continue to grow with fresh content, including expert-written guides, how-to articles, and future video walkthroughs tailored to your needs.

Wood-Destroying Insects

Signs of Infestation, Inspections, & Treatments

August 16, 2025
Homeowners do everything they can to protect their homes. They install fences, locks, and security systems to keep intruders at bay. They install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to prevent it from burning to the ground. But what about protection from the silent invaders who use fences like hi...

Irrigation Winterization

Protect Your Sprinkler System from the Cold

July 26, 2025
Winterizing an irrigation system is the process of protecting it from freezing temperatures. If it's not protected, the freezing, expanding water can break your pipes, fittings, valves, heads, and backflow preventer. An unrepaired system in use can even damage your house. This guide will help you un...

New Homeowners

Condensed Version

July 19, 2025
Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and nerve-racking experiences of your life. I have created this guide to help anyone buying a home feel less overwhelmed and more prepared for becoming a homeowner. In this condensed guide, you will find the highlights from the other three guides. I will...

New Homeowners (3 of 3)

Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance

June 28, 2025
If "location, location, location" is the key to purchasing real estate, then "maintenance, maintenance, maintenance" is the key to being a good homeowner. I've separated the different types of maintenance required in owning a home into three phases. The first is the initial maintenance that is neces...

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Paperwork - The Necessary Evil

June 27, 2025
If you're like me, you probably don't get excited about doing paperwork. However, now that you're a homeowner, there's a lot you need to maintain. Monthly Bills. Yearly Bills. Taxes. Home Insurance. Previous Repairs. Standard Maintenance. Future Upgrades. There's paperwork for all of it. This is why...

New Homeowners (1 of 3)

Become Familiar With Your House, Neighborhood, and City

June 25, 2025
Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and nerve-racking experiences of your life. I have created this guide to help anyone buying a home feel less overwhelmed and more prepared for becoming a homeowner. In it, I will outline a few simple steps you will need to take after you sign the dotted ...

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