Upon Closer Inspection
There’s a Nigerian Proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that a person (or people) who live in a place are the experts about it, whether you’re talking about trying to build something in a neighborhood without asking them first or…
If you live in parts of Collin County — specifically Allen, like me — you’ve probably been thinking about roof damage from hail these past few days. And possibly your car, your fence, and anything else that may have been damaged in last Friday’s sudden hail storm. I was with my family at the Cinépolis…
Today is World Hypertension Day, and you know what is great for lowering your blood pressure? Laughter! It’s science. So for today’s Upon Closer Inspection, I’m doing my part for CandysDirt.com readers’ health by sharing some home inspection humor that will make you laugh. So get comfortable, take some nice, calming breaths, and see if…
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…
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…
