Upon Closer Inspection

How To Keep Your AC Running Cool and Efficient This Summer

By Brenda Masse / July 4, 2026 /

It can be helpful to think of the long North Texas summer as a marathon with your AC as the runner. You want to go into it with the best possible physicality. Throughout the race, you’ll want to maintain your performance through hydration, energy boosts, and rest as needed. And don’t forget to stop and…

This Common Summer Home Maintenance Issue May Surprise You

By Brenda Masse / June 27, 2026 /

As the temperatures rise across the summer, you may not be too worried about your water heater, but you’d be wrong. In fact, water heater problems are one of the most common plumbing repairs that end up happening in the summer months. There are two factors contributing to this. First, your water heater is almost…

Don’t Just Forget What Dad Told You About Home Maintenance on Sunday

By Brenda Masse / June 22, 2026 /

It’s no secret that real estate professionals, from listing agents to home inspectors to appraisers, get a little antsy when the homebuyer’s dad shows up to the party. Father knows best, after all. He has the best advice, and he’s not about to let anyone take advantage of his baby. Dads get weird like that…

Signs Your Foundation Might Be in Trouble in North Texas

By Brenda Masse / June 13, 2026 /

The foundation is one part of the house that all North Texas homeowners know to be wary of. We know that some foundation movement is inevitable due to the nature of our soil. So any and all knowledge you can gain about your foundations, how it works, and signs that it might be in trouble…

Kick Off Summer Right With These Home Maintenance Tips

By Brenda Masse / June 6, 2026 /

The first official day of summer is just around the corner, and if there’s one season when home maintenance is important in North Texas … well, it’s all of them. But in summer, when temperatures reach triple digits and drought conditions take hold, your home can really use some TLC. Make sure you keep up…