Green Scene Home Inspections
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor Summer is just around the corner, and that means we’ll soon be switching our air conditioning units to hyperdrive to combat the Texas heat. Since an AC is only as cool as its least efficient component, now is a great time to make sure your system is working as efficiently as…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor How’s that for clickbait? But for real, bugs could be eating your house. It is swarming season for wood-destroying insects (WDIs), and despite how awful that sounds, it’s kind of a good thing. Termites and other WDIs can quietly munch on your home for years before you know they’re there. If…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor Earth Day was last Friday, and that always puts us in mind of ways to reduce waste around the house. You may not be surprised to learn that we home inspectors witness a great deal of waste happening in people’s houses. So here are some examples with info about how you…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The roof is one of the five major parts of the house, so before purchasing a home, you’ll want to find out all you can about the current roof. First, how old is it? The average lifespan of a roof in Texas is about 20 years, barring damage from major storms or…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring high winds, hail storms, and flooding. So it’s a good time for your roof to be performing its best! Here are some examples of problems our home inspectors find on the roof. Roof Inspection This video is a great example of an…
