Upon Closer Inspection
Sometimes, it’s lack of knowledge. Sometimes, it’s laziness or poor craftsmanship. Sometimes, it’s like we’ve stepped into an alternate dimension because what the Black-Mirror-Twilight-Zone-weird else could it be? But whatever the explanation, there can be no doubt that on the daily, a home inspector can be heard saying, “That’s not how this works.” Dryer Vent…
According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage is the second most common claim for homeowners, accounting for about 1 in 60 insured homes around the country at an average expense of $11,065 per claim. When most people think water damage they’re thinking hurricanes and major floods — but the truth is, most water damage…
OK, CandysDirt.com readers, you know a thing or two about houses and home ownership. Time to put your knowledge to the test, and see if you’ve been paying attention. Today, at #UponCloserInspection we’ve got some images from the field, and we want you to put your inspector’s hat on and see if you can spot…
When purchasing a home, everyone has a different list of “must-haves.” Maybe it’s a big backyard, a spacious primary suite, a home office, or a three-car garage. These things are important to the lifestyle you want to lead in the home, but when you look at it as a long-term investment, you need to also…
This time of year gets pretty hectic, what with the holidays, end-of-year work stuff, kids out of school, family and friends in town, lots of big events, and on and on. It can be an emotional time for many as well — joyful, but also sad, as inevitably each year there are loved ones missing…
