Green Scene Home Inspections

Inspectors Offer Tips on Keeping Temperatures And Energy Costs Down

By Brenda Masse / August 4, 2022 /

Dreading that next summer electric bill? Keeping your home cool during a summer as hot as this one is an expensive task. There are ways to keep temperatures down without putting all the strain on your AC. Here are some tips from our home energy inspectors that will provide relief from high heat and high…

Are You Ready For Some Home Inspection Show And Tell?

By Brenda Masse / July 27, 2022 /

This week I asked the inspectors to send me an interesting problem they encountered in the field to share with our readers, and they did not disappoint. We have #homeinspectionfinds from the foundation to the roof for your reading pleasure and edification. Electricity Near the Pool Do you know how far away and how high…

Home Inspector Tip: These Fire Hazards Are Too Hot to Handle

By Brenda Masse / July 13, 2022 /

I don’t know if you’ve heard anyone mention it lately, but it’s really hot out there. LOL, as if anyone has anything else to talk about. But in this extra-hot summer, in the midst of a drought, it’s particularly important to note that fires are bad. When it’s this hot and dry, fire catches and…

With Triple-Digit Temperatures, Air Conditioning Care is Self Care This Summer

By Brenda Masse / July 6, 2022 /

After one of the hottest Junes on record in Dallas-Fort Worth, and forecasters saying more to come, we recommend showing your air conditioner a little extra love this year.  Maintenance 101 Inspector Alex walks us through a few things you can do at home to give your AC some TLC: like cleaning the outdoor compressor with a hose,…

Sometimes Home Inspectors Find Something Funny in The Field

By Brenda Masse / June 29, 2022 /

Most of the time we try to use this space to give helpful info and tips for homeowners, home buyers, and real estate professionals from our perspective in the field as home inspectors. But … it’s really hot. It’s almost the Fourth of July weekend. We’re all a little .. .ready for a long weekend. So…