Electrical Issues

You’ve Got The Power to Prevent These Dangerous Electrical Issues

By Brenda Masse / July 20, 2022 /

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…

Some Home Inspection Reports Reveal DIY Fails That Will Make You Facepalm

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 20, 2021 /

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.” In the home inspection business, most days have a few relatively clean reports,  and some with notable but common issues- nothing to write home about. But…

Thinking of Skimping on The Inspection? Here Are a Few Shocking Reasons Not to

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 26, 2021 /

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.” In the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market, it’s hard to be picky when it comes to asking for repairs. As a home buyer competing against…

Test Your Inspection Skills: What’s Wrong WIth This Picture?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 13, 2021 /

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.” As a homeowner, it’s a good idea to hone your observation skills around your house so that when problems arise, they don’t go unnoticed. Sometimes things…

Home Inspections With Electrical Issues Can Be Shocking Discoveries

By Joanna England / November 20, 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, the major areas of consideration from an inspector’s standpoint are the roof, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and the foundation. These are…