DIY Fail
What in the world did we do before the invention of tape? Duct tape, masking tape, scotch tape, packing tape — I could go on. So many different kinds of tape to accomplish so many different handy tasks. And wouldn’t it be great if more of the things that go wrong around the house could…
In the modern age, we are so used to having electricity that we truly take it for granted. We don’t realize how much we rely on it until it gets shut off, and we don’t respect the danger until we get hurt. As home inspectors, we constantly see cases of people messing around with electricity and…
From DIY fails to totally disgusting issues, to crazy-dangerous situations, to just plain weird stuff, home inspectors see it all — and we love to share it with you in our weekly Upon Closer Inspection dispatch. This week, we collected some pictures and videos that had our inspectors asking, “What were they thinking?” Is That Toilet…
In the Clint Eastwood classic, Magnum Force, Dirty Harry Callahan’s last line of the movie is, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” Well, that expression is never truer than when you are a homeowner, and the idea of “Hey, we can do this ourselves” creeps into your mind. When my husband and I bought…
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.” These days you can find a video or instructions to show you how to do just about anything. But when it comes to home improvement, there…
