Electrical panel
Everyone makes mistakes, and yet we can only act on the information we have. Not everyone is an expert on home repair and maintenance, so it’s easy to make mistakes or allow poor or even dangerous housing conditions to develop. Today, we’ll take a look at a few common mistakes our home inspectors find that…
Electricity is so ubiquitous at this point in the 21st century that it’s a relationship we take for granted, and there’s no greater heartbreak than when the power goes out. That’s why electrical problems can be such a big deal, even downright scary. And when the power is out, like a sudden breakup, you can’t…
The electrical panel box is like the brain of your home’s electrical system, and you really don’t want just any Tom, Dick, or Harriet messing around with it. This is why we here at Upon Closer Inspection always say, “Do Not DIY Electrical.” However, you shouldn’t just completely forget it exists either. Every sensible homeowner…
When purchasing a home, everyone has a different list of “must-haves.” Maybe it’s a big backyard, a spacious primary suite, a home office, or a three-car garage. These things are important to the lifestyle you want to lead, but when you look at your house as a long-term investment, you need to also look at…
Spring home maintenance is important (really all seasonal home maintenance is important), but when you find a problem, it’s often the case that you shouldn’t try to handle it yourself. Some repairs are best left to experts. Today’s Upon Closer Inspection will look at a few examples of spring home maintenance tasks that revealed themselves…
