Upon Closer Inspection

4 Things Home Inspectors Look For, And Tests They Perform

By Brenda Masse / July 19, 2023 /

Every home inspector does the job a little differently, so I won’t speak for everyone, but at Green Scene Home Inspections, our inspectors have a specific pattern in which they perform their inspections that allows them to pick up on the way the different systems of the house interact with each other, enabling them to…

It’s Me, Hi, I’m The Problem, It’s Me: Dangerous Home Inspection Finds

By Brenda Masse / July 12, 2023 /

While home inspectors always expect the unexpected, let’s be honest — we mostly go about our day, seeing the same sorts of things. Too little insulation, too much wear and tear on the roof, outlets that don’t work, sinks that don’t drain, pipes that leak, no drip pan on the AC unit: you get the…

Unusual Home Inspection Finds That Gave Us A Giggle

By Brenda Masse / July 5, 2023 /

Since we’re all coming down from what we hope was a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration for CandysDirt.com readers near and far, we thought we’d take a break from our usual very serious, educational content, and treat you to some of our more interesting and unusual home inspection finds this week. Checks notes.…

Buying a Flip House? Make Sure You Have a Home Inspection

By Brenda Masse / June 28, 2023 /

There is no shortage of aspiring house flippers, thanks to shows like Flip or Flop, Property Brothers, and many more. Did you know there’s a show on HBO called Murder House Flip, where they buy and remodel homes where infamous murders took place? Talk about a reality TV twofer! There’s certainly nothing wrong with flipping…

I Got 99 Problems, But is My Water Heater One?

By Brenda Masse / June 21, 2023 /

As the temperature rises, you may not be too worried about your water heater, but you’d be wrong. In fact, water heaters problems are one of the most common plumbing repairs during the summer months. There are two factors contributing to this. Your water heater is almost always located in an unconditioned space in your…