Fill the sinks and tub a few inches. Drain them simultaneously. Turn on the shower and flush the toilet. Using a flashlight, check the closet ceilings for watermarks. Homeowners frequently forget to repaint their closets or don't bother.
Some homes have hardwood on the first floor and plywood upstairs.
Turn on ceiling fans to see whether they are noisy or wobbly. Don't forget to look behind the doors. Look for cracks, crumbling bricks and missing mortar. Determine where you will serve breakfast, holiday dinners and kids' snacks. Remember, occupied chairs take up more room than those tucked under a table.