Upon Closer Inspection

You’ve Got The Power to Prevent These Dangerous Electrical Issues

By Brenda Masse / July 20, 2022 /

In the modern age, we are so used to having electricity that we truly take it for granted. We don’t realize how much we rely on it until it gets shut off, and we don’t respect the danger until we get hurt. As home inspectors, we constantly see cases of people messing around with electricity and…

Home Inspector Tip: These Fire Hazards Are Too Hot to Handle

By Brenda Masse / July 13, 2022 /

I don’t know if you’ve heard anyone mention it lately, but it’s really hot out there. LOL, as if anyone has anything else to talk about. But in this extra-hot summer, in the midst of a drought, it’s particularly important to note that fires are bad. When it’s this hot and dry, fire catches and…

With Triple-Digit Temperatures, Air Conditioning Care is Self Care This Summer

By Brenda Masse / July 6, 2022 /

After one of the hottest Junes on record in Dallas-Fort Worth, and forecasters saying more to come, we recommend showing your air conditioner a little extra love this year.  Maintenance 101 Inspector Alex walks us through a few things you can do at home to give your AC some TLC: like cleaning the outdoor compressor with a hose,…

Sometimes Home Inspectors Find Something Funny in The Field

By Brenda Masse / June 29, 2022 /

Most of the time we try to use this space to give helpful info and tips for homeowners, home buyers, and real estate professionals from our perspective in the field as home inspectors. But … it’s really hot. It’s almost the Fourth of July weekend. We’re all a little .. .ready for a long weekend. So…

These Home Inspectors Find All Kinds of Garage Gaffes

By Brenda Masse / June 22, 2022 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When purchasing a home, 80 percent of home buyers factor in the garage, and in Texas, well, let’s just say we love us a garage. From a…