Upon Closer Inspection

Home Inspectors Will Tell You When To Call An Electrician

By Brenda Masse / February 15, 2023 /

If you read Upon Closer Inspection, then you know how we like to joke around about some of the things people do to their homes. But we also know when to be serious, and one of those times is when you’re dealing with electricity. This week, we’re looking at some electrical home inspection finds. NOT…

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When Home Inspectors Find a Renovation Gone Wrong

By Brenda Masse / February 8, 2023 /

CandysDirt.com is a place where you can find the best that North Texas has to offer in homes that have been renovated by expert architects, builders, and designers. Normally. Today we’re going to look at the opposite end of the spectrum, the side that home inspectors are here to protect you from — a renovation…

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Worried About Thundersleet? Here Are 4 Reminders to Protect Your Home During a Freeze

By Brenda Masse / February 1, 2023 /

It’s Day 2 of #Thundersleet2023 as I write this, and my kids have been home for about 22 hours. It’s looking like everything will be closed through Thursday morning if WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus has it right, which feels like a really, really long time. If you have young kids and are desperately trying to…

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These Issues Have Home Inspectors Saying, ‘That’s Not How This Works’

By Brenda Masse / January 25, 2023 /
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Sometimes, it’s lack of knowledge. Sometimes, it’s laziness or poor craftsmanship. Sometimes, it’s like we’ve stepped into an alternate dimension because what the Black-Mirror-Twilight-Zone-weird else could it be? But whatever the explanation, there can be no doubt that on the daily, a home inspector can be heard saying, “That’s not how this works.” Dryer Vent…

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A Little Home Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Serious Water Damage

By Brenda Masse / January 18, 2023 /

According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage is the second most common claim for homeowners, accounting for about 1 in 60 insured homes around the country at an average expense of $11,065 per claim. When most people think water damage they’re thinking hurricanes and major floods — but the truth is, most water damage…

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