Upon Closer Inspection
As the summer comes to a close, your pool may not be in the best shape of the season. All the public pools close for the season after Labor Day, but since it’s still in the 90s here in North Texas, we know we’ll be in the pool ’til October. But before too long, you’ll…
Spray foam insulation is a terrific option for insulating your attic. Especially in climates like North Texas, where attics get so hot and can add so much heat to your home. Unfortunately however, in order to be effective, spray foam insulation has to be installed and maintained correctly, and as home inspectors, we know that…
In the myriad details that have to be accomplished when purchasing a home, a sewer scope inspection is probably not high on your list of priorities. In fact, it may not even be on your list of priorities. But in North Texas, we’re here to tell you, that it’s definitely something you should think about,…
For people who spend a lot of time talking about the heat and high electric bills, a lot of y’all sure don’t act like you’re really trying. Based on a sampling of home inspections, that is. I mean we’re not out here trying to call anybody out or anything, but all I’m saying is, I’m…
They say the devil is in the details, and when it comes to home electricity, the devil is things like ruining your appliances, electric shock, fire, death -— all around danger. For today’s Upon Closer Inspection, I found a few instances where a home inspector checking a detail made all the difference in electrical safety…