Upon Closer Inspection

Home Inspection Finds That Will Tickle Your Funny Bone

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / September 9, 2020 /

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.” As 2020 stretches on (this is really the longest year ever, right?), we’re finding that laughter is truly the best medicine in stressful times. So here’s…

Why You Need a Pre-Listing Inspection Before You Sell

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / September 2, 2020 /

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.” Most people think about getting a home inspection when they’re buying a home. A buyer’s inspection helps you learn about the home so you can negotiate…

The Not-So-Great Down Under: A Day in The Crawl Space

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 26, 2020 /

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.” Pier-and-beam foundations are pretty common in the North Texas area, in neighborhoods with older homes. When you have a pier-and beam foundation, you have space —…

Sense of Humor a Helpful Trait for These Home Inspectors

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 19, 2020 /

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.” It’s important to maintain your sense of humor in any job, especially in these trying times. This week, the friendly folks at Green Scene Home Inspections…

Want To Buy an Old Home? Be On The Lookout For These Big Issues

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 12, 2020 /

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 we inspect older homes, we often find original or “as-built” conditions that are no longer up to the current building code. As a homeowner…