Ric from Voyager Home Inspections here. Home Inspections are scary, for you, the buyer's, and the sellers. But they don't have to be. Fear is mostly caused by the unknown. At Voyager we strive to cut the confusion and stressfulness for the inspection process with knowledge and explanation. Let us ease you through this trying stage of the process.
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Richard Wiederhold
Voyager Home Inspections
602.475.1299
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ric@voyagerhomeinspections.com
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July 15, 2026
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Room Renovation Ideas for Empty Nesters
Empty nesters have a unique opportunity to redesign their homes to match better their new lifestyle, interests, and future needs. Renovating unused spaces can create relaxing primary suites, creative hobby rooms, convenient …
Voyager Home Inspections
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Home Upgrades That Help You Stay Comfortable During Heat
The article highlights five smart home upgrades that can help homeowners stay comfortable during rising summer temperatures. The article recommends …
Good Housekeeping
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3 Ways to Steam Clean an Oven
The guide explains how steam cleaning can refresh an oven by loosening grease, spills, and baked-on food without relying on …
Bob Vila
Plumbing Scopes
A home inspector can running a lot of water down multiple drains at once and catch some issues with the waste piping, but they don't have X-ray vision. The Only true way know the condition of the sewer lines under the house and underground is to run a camera through them. Most homes should absolutely have a sewer scope performed before purchasing.

Does Your Home Need a Sewer Scope?
Everything is Fixable!
A home inspector can kill a deal, but shouldn't.
Everything is fixable and negotiable. The home inspector should never be the determining factor of a home purchase. A home inspector should provide an in-depth evaluation of the home an a report with sufficient evidence to support their findings. An agent can use that report to complete the negotiation process. If a seller is willing to fix all the item in a report then the house is essentially perfect and should be bought.

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The Paint Colors Homeowners Are Getting Rid Of in 2026
The article reports that homeowners are moving away from outdated paint choices as new color preferences emerge. A Thumbtack survey …
Apartment Therapy
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5 Surprising Ways to Clean With Ice Around Your House
Ice cubes can become an unexpected cleaning tool around the home, offering simple solutions for common household problems. The article …
Style At Home
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Features That Make Your Kitchen Look High-End
Designers reveal that creating a high-end kitchen depends on thoughtful details rather than expensive renovations alone. The article highlights features …
House Digest
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Things Designers Say You Should Never Put on Your Coffee Table
Design experts reveal that a coffee table should balance style and function rather than become a cluttered storage spot. The …
Good Housekeeping
Cartoon
"Honey, you promised to add a deck and patio ages ago. I'm still waiting!"
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
The day was Jul 15. What year was it?
Nixon Announces Visit to Communist China
What Year
During a live television and radio broadcast, President Richard Nixon stuns the nation by announcing that he will visit communist China the following year.
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Quote of the Week
"The home should be the treasure chest of living."
Le Corbusier
Trivia
What were Kleenex tissues marketed as when the were first introduced in 1924?
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