Upon Closer Inspection
If “Acts of Service” are your love language, this is the gift inspiration for you! Mother’s Day is only a few days away, but it is not too late to do something Mom will really appreciate this year, like fixing one of those things on your “Honey-Do” list that you’ve been putting off. As home…
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Last week, we started looking at your home electrical system, how electricity gets from the utility pole to your panel box, who’s responsible for what, and some of the problems that can happen along the way. We talked about the parts of your home electrical system that are outside your house: the utility pole, the…
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Your home electrical system is one of the five major areas of the house that you should pay particular attention to when purchasing a home. (And, of course, afterward when you own it and are protecting your investment like a responsible homeowner.) Some signs of electrical problems in your home are slight and may go…
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Spring is swarming season for termites in Texas, so even though subterranean termites can be active all year, you may see them in the spring. And if you didn’t have them before, you might acquire them in the spring. We are nothing if not timely here at Upon Closer Inspection, so it feels like a…
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When the weather is this gorgeous outside it’s hard not to procrastinate the tedious chores on your spring home maintenance checklist in favor of porch sitting, or a nice walk in the park. Alas, your friendly home inspector is back again to remind you that when you put off these tasks for too long it…
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