Green Scene Home Inspections
The flowers are starting to bloom, little patches of green are showing on the lawn, and the pollen count is HIGH. Yes, spring is in the air (literally), and I am ready for it. So for this week’s Upon Closer Inspection column, I thought I’d go through our #homeinspectionfinds for the ones that really felt…
Want to hear a joke about a roof? The first one’s on the house. Is that terrible? I could tell you another roof joke, but it’d probably go over your head. The roof is, unfortunately, no laughing matter, as it is one of the five major parts of the home — and one of the…
One of those homeownership realities nobody likes to think about, much less deal with, is anything to do with the sewer. In modern society, we like to flush and look away, thank you very much. Nevertheless, our wastewater does have to drain properly. There is a system involved, and all manner of things can go…
They say love is in the details, and it’s those little things that can start to annoy you over time and ruin a relationship if you’re not careful. Whether it’s your love life or your home, knowing about those issues ahead of time makes all the difference. Think of a home inspection as home relationship…
It’s hard work being a home inspector, and some days are harder than others. Homeowners don’t always set you up for success. Roofs and crawlspaces can be dangerous. Home inspectors often find themselves facing things that are treacherous, mindboggling, or icky. It does take a certain kind of person to embark on home inspection as…
