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There’s a Nigerian proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that the one who lives in a place can be an expert on it. I bring this up because if your attic is out of sight-out of mind, then you might…
Home inspectors know to always expect the unexpected because every home is different, and every homeowner has had a hand in caring for — or not caring for — its different parts. Even so, after hundreds of homes, it becomes hard to surprise some of these inspectors. So the examples of unexpected home inspection findings…
It’s October, which means it’s officially scary season, the most wonderful time of the year! Maybe that’s just me. Now, there’s good scary, which is like a good old fashioned haunted house, and then there’s bad scary, which is when it’s something at your house. For this week’s Upon Closer Inspection we’ll be looking at…
After one of the worst summers ever, I think everyone in North Texas is on board with the first part of that question, anyway. It’s officially fall, and while the temperature may still be in the 90s most days, pumpkins, Halloween decor, and earth tones are busting out all over. The season is changing, and…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor In this fast-moving market, it takes a little luck to find a home in the area you want, in your price range, with the right timing if you’re selling your current home, and on and on. With so many factors at play, you may be tempted to skip the home inspection once you…
