Upon Closer Inspection

Avoid Costly Blunders And Make Sure Your Home Improvement Project is an Actual Improvement

By Brenda Masse / April 5, 2023 /

We all have some delusions of grandeur when it comes to any home improvement project— some more so than others (looking at you, DIY-electrical-next-to-the-pool-guy). We think we can tackle projects that turn out to be a little bigger than we expected, or that require materials we can’t put our hands to. Again, some much more…

Prank-Worthy Home Inspection Finds For April Fool’s Day

By Brenda Masse / March 29, 2023 /

April Fool’s Day is just around the corner, and that means all the pranksters are getting ready to scare, tease, surprise, or otherwise torment all of us unsuspecting (read: gullible) folk once again. I, personally, dislike April Fool’s Day. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a good joke, and we at Green Scene Home Inspections…

Spring Home Maintenance: Grading And Drainage

By Brenda Masse / March 22, 2023 /

It’s officially spring, and that can mean lots of rain followed by a long, dry summer. Does your yard have proper grading and drainage to protect your home? If not, you could be set up for foundation damage. Here are a few things to know: Negative Drainage Grading and drainage refer to the way your…

Midcentury Home Reveals Surprising Cache of Vintage Appliances

By Brenda Masse / March 15, 2023 /

We know CandysDirt.com readers love a historic home, and home inspectors do, too. If you love looking at houses and solving problems, there is nothing like a historic home for getting in all the nooks and crannies and finding all the interesting details: unique structures that have held up over time and vintage appliances. In…

What Homeowners Can Learn From Storm Damage in North Texas

By Brenda Masse / March 8, 2023 /

During last week’s round of storms you hopefully learned or were reminded of two key things that will help keep you safe this spring storm season: 1) A WATCH means that we have all the ingredients for tacos: tacos are possible; while a WARNING means we’re having tacos: tacos are happening now. 2) The sirens…