Upon Closer Inspection

Center of Hope Has Advice For How You Can Help Homeless Shelters This Season

By Brenda Masse / December 7, 2022 /

“There’s nothing more pleasurable than giving.” That’s what Chef D, aka Chef Daren Mitchell, Assistant Chef at Union Gospel Mission, said to me during the calm before the lunch service for the 62 women and 46 children currently housed at Center of Hope. That’s where I’ll start because while he was talking about his job,…

Now is The Time to Get a Roof Inspection Before Santa Claus Comes to Town

By Brenda Masse / November 30, 2022 /

It’s time to get a roof inspection so your roof is ready for Santa Claus and his reindeer to make a smooth landing again this year. Between hail damage, wind damage, the occasional bullet hole, and just plain ol’ age, your roofs are looking rough out there, North Texas. Home inspectors are known for being…

Home Inspector Thankful For Dangerous Finding

By Brenda Masse / November 23, 2022 /

A pretty scary video came from one of the inspectors yesterday, and I thought, “Thank goodness he was there!” He had done an inspection on a house that was vacant, and well, you’ll see what he found. Had he not detected the problem, the owners or the Realtor could have walked into a very dangerous…

Hearing Noises in The Attic And Walls? Here’s How to Keep Critters From Moving in This Winter

By Brenda Masse / November 16, 2022 /

As the temperature drops and we huddle up indoors, other creatures are seeking shelter, too, and you want to make sure they don’t do it inside your home. This is the time of year when you may start hearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet in a most unwelcome way — in the attic or the…

After a Tense Election Day, We Have Your Home Inspection LOLs Right Here

By Brenda Masse / November 9, 2022 /

Maybe it’s the election, or the possible recession, or the full moon (and an eclipse to boot!), or maybe it’s just me, but does it feel a little stressful around here? Like, what is going on with the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market? The best way to get through difficult times is with a good…