From finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out. The first thing you need to know about a home inspection: You’ll feel all the feels. There’s the excitement — the inspection could be the longest time you’re in the house, after the showing. Right behind that comes … anxiety. What if the inspector finds something wrong? So wrong you can’t buy the house? Then there’s impatience. Seriously, is this whole home buying process

According to a U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) study, the average U.S. home consumes over 11,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually. This number can fluctuate depending on your geographical location (specifically regarding the weather), the size of the home, the number of household members, and energy consumption habits. The study explains that heating and cooling systems, lighting, home electronics, appliances, and plumbing systems are some of the biggest contr