Upon Closer Inspection

Is Your Home Termite Heaven? Here’s How to Find Out

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 5, 2020 /

Termites cause billions in damage to American homes every year, but there are ways to stop this insect in their tracks. See how you can keep termites at bay now.

Be The Inspector: Can You Guess What’s Wrong With These Pictures?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 26, 2020 /

It takes a trained eye to pick up on all the things a home inspector is looking for, but some problems in a home stand out more than others.

Upon Closer Inspection: When Homes Don’t Put Their Best Foot Forward

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 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.” When a homeowner puts their house up for sale, it can be a stressful time. But, sometimes we wonder if they forget to look at their…

Inspections That Give You a Case of The Creepy Crawlies

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 12, 2020 /

When you’re buying a home, it’s a good idea to know whether the home has had problems with insect infestations

You Had One Job: Major Issues Arise When Fixes Go Awry

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 5, 2020 /

This week’s Upon Closer Inspection column is dedicated to people who had ONE JOB and failed. Here are a few #epicfails for you to mull over.