Skylights are fantastic features that allow natural light into the home, but they also have a downside.

Skylights are historic leakers. They are a (typically) square hole in your roof that catches water and debris.

​Be sure to have a professional roofer seal and maintain your skylights every 4-6 years to help prevent issues. 

A leaking dishwasher is a very common issue to see on a home inspection, but an issue that can only really be seen by running the dishwasher itself.

If you are on a home inspection and the home inspector does not turn the dishwasher on, turn it on yourself. Also, at final walk-through, turn it on again. 

It is also a good idea to run the water at all the sinks and tubs at the final walk-through as well.