Buying a house without getting it inspected first is buying blindfolded — you literally have no idea what you’re buying. I’ve seen more than my share of home inspection nightmares myself and I even did a show about some of them. Let me tell you about one case: A homebuyer buys a house without getting it inspected first. Of course, some red flags are easier to spot than others — such as knob and tube wiring —but a trained eye can definitely help. Watch Mike Holmes in his ­series, Holmes Makes It Right, on HGTV.

Source: National Post August 27, 2016 11:26 UTC