DIY Fail

Avoid Costly Blunders And Make Sure Your Home Improvement Project is an Actual Improvement

By Brenda Masse / April 5, 2023 /

We all have some delusions of grandeur when it comes to any home improvement project— some more so than others (looking at you, DIY-electrical-next-to-the-pool-guy). We think we can tackle projects that turn out to be a little bigger than we expected, or that require materials we can’t put our hands to. Again, some much more…

When Home Inspectors Find a Renovation Gone Wrong

By Brenda Masse / February 8, 2023 /

CandysDirt.com is a place where you can find the best that North Texas has to offer in homes that have been renovated by expert architects, builders, and designers. Normally. Today we’re going to look at the opposite end of the spectrum, the side that home inspectors are here to protect you from — a renovation…

These Home Inspections Show That Fixing Your Own Plumbing is a DIY Don’t

By Brenda Masse / November 2, 2022 /

Plumbing is one of the “Big 5” areas of the home, along with electricity, roofing, foundation, and HVAC. These are the major systems of the home that you should learn about both as a homeowner and when you’re purchasing a home, so you can plan for future costs. As home inspectors, we find that plumbing,…

Upon Closer Inspection, These Flip House Fails Are Lipstick on a Pig

By Brenda Masse / October 5, 2022 /

In the era of HGTV and YouTube, everyone thinks they could be the next millionaire house flipper, and the result is you get some folks in the biz who are either a) really bad at it, or b) unethically cutting corners to turn a profit. If you are purchasing a home that has been flipped…

Do I Really Need a Home Inspection?

By Brenda Masse / September 21, 2022 /

The hot market is cooling off a bit, but North Texas real estate is still quite competitive compared to most major cities, and some home buyers may be tempted to skip a home inspection. If you are hoping to purchase a home in a competitive market where the seller will have no trouble finding someone…