Green Scene Home Inspections
During last week’s round of storms you hopefully learned or were reminded of two key things that will help keep you safe this spring storm season: 1) A WATCH means that we have all the ingredients for tacos: tacos are possible; while a WARNING means we’re having tacos: tacos are happening now. 2) The sirens…
If you’re a homeowner in North Texas, we’d like to begin this week’s column with a trigger warning: this post contains mention of foundation problems. We know. They suck, they’re expensive, and nobody wants to talk about them. But, look, if you own a home here — or you’re going to — it’s simply the…
If you read Upon Closer Inspection, then you know how we like to joke around about some of the things people do to their homes. But we also know when to be serious, and one of those times is when you’re dealing with electricity. This week, we’re looking at some electrical home inspection finds. NOT…
According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage is the second most common claim for homeowners, accounting for about 1 in 60 insured homes around the country at an average expense of $11,065 per claim. When most people think water damage they’re thinking hurricanes and major floods — but the truth is, most water damage…
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 in the home, but when you look at it as a long-term investment, you need to also…
