Brenda Masse

Brenda Masse is a freelance contributor for CandysDirt.com.

Fall is on The Way, But Your Air Conditioner Can’t Catch a Break Yet

By Brenda Masse / August 17, 2022 /

It’s August in North Texas, and if you’re not wearing out your air conditioner, you’re a stronger person than I am. Even though the “ber” months are a mere two weeks away, ’round these parts we bust out the pumpkin spice long before we put away the sunscreen. In this record-breaking heat, we’ve already suggested…

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Fixing Some Problems With Your Home Are More Expensive Than Others

By Brenda Masse / August 10, 2022 /

Every homebuyer is different, so an inspector never knows what to expect when meeting a client. Some people are super detail-oriented and want to know every measurement and wattage, and then want to take that inspection report and negotiate every single item down to the tiniest scratch and light bulb. Most Realtors would say, “Don’t…

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Inspectors Offer Tips on Keeping Temperatures And Energy Costs Down

By Brenda Masse / August 4, 2022 /

Dreading that next summer electric bill? Keeping your home cool during a summer as hot as this one is an expensive task. There are ways to keep temperatures down without putting all the strain on your AC. Here are some tips from our home energy inspectors that will provide relief from high heat and high…

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Are You Ready For Some Home Inspection Show And Tell?

By Brenda Masse / July 27, 2022 /

This week I asked the inspectors to send me an interesting problem they encountered in the field to share with our readers, and they did not disappoint. We have #homeinspectionfinds from the foundation to the roof for your reading pleasure and edification. Electricity Near the Pool Do you know how far away and how high…

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You’ve Got The Power to Prevent These Dangerous Electrical Issues

By Brenda Masse / July 20, 2022 /

In the modern age, we are so used to having electricity that we truly take it for granted. We don’t realize how much we rely on it until it gets shut off, and we don’t respect the danger until we get hurt. As home inspectors, we constantly see cases of people messing around with electricity and…

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