Steve Adams

Steve Adams

Home Inspector

Home Inspections & Preventive Maintenance

Steve Adams is a certified home inspector who has walked through more than 4,000 homes and seen the same maintenance failures show up repeatedly. He believes most major home problems are preventable with the right seasonal maintenance routine. At Fixit Guide, he covers seasonal maintenance checklists, reading inspection reports, and catching problems before they become expensive emergencies.

Articles by Steve Adams

Why Your 15 or 20 Amp Breaker Keeps Tripping When Plugging In

Regrout Shower Tile: Step-by-Step DIY Guide

Your AC Breaks in July: What to DIY vs Call a Pro

$4.50 Per Foot: Install Baseboard Molding Like a Pro

How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain: 5 Methods That Work

Can You Really Install a DIY Mini-Split This Weekend?

Silence Squeaky Hardwood Floors Without Refinishing

Which Bathroom Paint Finish Holds Up Better: Satin or Semi-Gloss

Weber and Nexgrill Recalled 13 Million Grill Brushes: Now What?

Stop Squeaky Floors: The Quick Fix That Actually Works

Clear Your Foggy Double Pane Windows Without Replacement

How 2026 Tariffs Are Changing the Math on Summer DIY Projects