Totally agree with focusing on safety stuff first. When we had ours, I panicked about the messy kitchen too, but the inspector barely glanced at it—just checked outlets and smoke detectors mostly. You'll be fine...deep breaths!
Did your inspector mention anything specific about kitchen cleanliness or just general safety stuff? Usually, they're more concerned with functional things—like outlets, plumbing leaks, or ventilation. When we had ours, I stressed over cluttered countertops too, but turns out they cared way more about whether the stove hood vented properly and if the GFCI outlets were working. Maybe just clear a quick path to key areas like under the sink or behind appliances...that might help ease your mind a bit.
"Usually, they're more concerned with functional things—like outlets, plumbing leaks, or ventilation."
Yeah, this matches my experience too. Our inspector barely glanced at the dishes piled up but spent ages checking the dishwasher hookup and sink plumbing. Speaking of ventilation, did yours mention anything specific about ductwork or just general airflow? Ours pointed out some minor duct issues I hadn't even considered...
Our inspector didn't say much about general airflow, but he did get pretty detailed about ductwork. Apparently, ours had some weird kinks and loose connections—nothing major, but enough to make me rethink my DIY duct-taping skills...
Haha, duct tape skills are always solid until someone else takes a look, right? Had an inspector once who just raised an eyebrow at my "handiwork"—felt like I was back in school getting graded on a project. Honestly though, sounds like you're doing fine. Those little kinks and loose bits are pretty common... inspectors just gotta find something to point out. You're good!
