Upon Closer Inspection
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Even though during the summer, we aren’t thinking much about the heating portion, the system works together to keep your house at the desired temperature. Furnace Deficiencies The furnace works independently from the air conditioning, but it utilizes the same vents and ductwork to…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor Summer is just around the corner, and that means we’ll soon be switching our air conditioning units to hyperdrive to combat the Texas heat. Since an AC is only as cool as its least efficient component, now is a great time to make sure your system is working as efficiently as…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor How’s that for clickbait? But for real, bugs could be eating your house. It is swarming season for wood-destroying insects (WDIs), and despite how awful that sounds, it’s kind of a good thing. Termites and other WDIs can quietly munch on your home for years before you know they’re there. If…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor Earth Day was last Friday, and that always puts us in mind of ways to reduce waste around the house. You may not be surprised to learn that we home inspectors witness a great deal of waste happening in people’s houses. So here are some examples with info about how you…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The roof is one of the five major parts of the house, so before purchasing a home, you’ll want to find out all you can about the current roof. First, how old is it? The average lifespan of a roof in Texas is about 20 years, barring damage from major storms or…
