Upon Closer Inspection

When in Doubt, Hire it Out: Homeowner DIY Repair Fails

By Joanna England / November 7, 2019 /

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.” One of the things home inspectors run into a lot is homeowners who have attempted DIY repairs and renovations with limited success… or in some…

Tales From The Crawl Space And Other Spooky Inspections

By Joanna England / October 29, 2019 /

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.” With Halloween coming up, we thought we’d share some scary stuff that can be found in houses. From a home inspector’s perspective, “scary” can mean a…

Foundation Issues Are a Given, But Here’s What You Need to Look Out For

By Joanna England / October 17, 2019 /

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 you’re buying a home, we advise people that the major areas of consideration are the roof, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and the foundation. These are…