About - Homestead Insights

What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

Welcome to Homestead Insights. I’m here to help Northland homeowners understand their homes with clarity and confidence. With professional InterNACHI training, years of hands-on homeownership, and a photographer’s sharp attention to detail, I provide guidance that’s thorough, approachable, and grounded in real-world experience.

My goal is simple: give you the knowledge you need to protect your investment and avoid costly surprises—all while feeling empowered, not overwhelmed.

True Confessions

This journey started when I began building a home operating guide for my own house. Along the way, I realized something important: a home isn’t just a structure—it’s an interconnected system. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structure, roofing, drainage, insulation—every part influences comfort, safety, and long-term value. 50 years of home ownership and I realised I didn’t know enough.

That realization pushed me to dive deeper.
I enrolled in InterNACHI training, completed the full home inspection curriculum, and earned professional certification. I studied how homes work, how they fail, and how homeowners can stay ahead of issues long before they become expensive problems.

That foundation now guides everything I do at Homestead Insights.

A Photographer’s Eye for the Details Others Miss

I’ve spent a lifetime behind the camera, learning to see subtle things—light, alignment, texture, balance. That skill naturally transfers to inspection work. Homes tell a story through their details, and I pay close attention to the patterns and cues that reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface.

It’s a perspective that helps me catch things early and explain them clearly.

A Philosophy of Home Stewardship

I believe homeownership becomes far less stressful—and far more rewarding—when you understand how your home works. When you apply knowledge and basic care, you protect your investment, extend your home’s life, and gain peace of mind.

Stewardship is at the heart of Homestead Insights:
Care for your home, and it will take care of you.

Clear, Straightforward Guidance Homeowners Can Use

Every homeowner deserves practical information that makes sense—without jargon or confusion. Homestead Insights offers:

Thorough, easy-to-understand inspection checklists
Actionable recommendations
Seasonal guidance and system-by-system explanations
Knowledge for both new and long-time homeowners

You’ll walk away knowing what’s urgent, what’s routine, and what will help your home thrive for years to come.

It’s not too late

I live just outside Duluth, Minnesota, and can help fill in the gaps in home management that I wish I had learned 30 years ago. On this website, you’ll find helpful articles, maintenance strategies, and answers to real homeowner questions—designed to give you a clearer understanding of how your home works and how to care for it, so it will be ready to pass on to the next owner in excellent condition after you have enjoyed your stay.