Upon Closer Inspection

A Roof Shouldn’t Have To Be on Fire To Get Your Attention

By Brenda Masse / August 16, 2025 /

As I’m sitting here singing the classic song “The Roof Is on Fire” by Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three (which I very nearly misattributed to George Clinton btw *embarrassed face*), I have to say that while classic funk and hip hop tunes are great to riff off of when crafting catchy headlines, that’s…

Three Ways Your House Is Driving Up Your Energy Bill

By Brenda Masse / August 9, 2025 /

You forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room. You run the AC when you’re not at home. You use your dishwasher and laundry machines during the day. These are behaviors you can control that can make a dent in saving energy use at home. But what about the bigger things jacking…

Can’t Wait for the Next Season of Stranger Things? These Weird Home Inspection Finds Will Tide You Over

By Brenda Masse / August 2, 2025 /

As a home inspector, sometimes you’ll encounter a house or even just a room that is just … strange. Now, if you’re not familiar with the show Stranger Things on Netflix, it’s a science fiction series set in the 1980’s — basically, if Stephen King and Steven Spielberg had a baby, it would be their…

Heat Wave Got You Down? Turn That Frown Upside Down With Summer Energy Savings

By Brenda Masse / July 26, 2025 /

Remember that one summer it was over 100 degrees for over a month, and I made up a word. I was so mad… what was it again? Hotangry! I didn’t say it was a good word. But anyway, it’s only been a week and I’m already there. Partly because I really hate being hot, but…

Is Hidden Water Damaging Your House? This Tool Helps Home Inspectors Find Out

By Brenda Masse / July 20, 2025 /

You find a water stain in your ceiling or perhaps in the ceiling of a home you want to purchase, but is it old or new? Where did it come from? Is there an active leak, or is it from something that’s already been resolved? A moisture meter will help with answering those questions! When…