Green Scene Home Inspections
Over the years of writing Upon Closer Inspection, some of my favorite columns have been the ones dedicated to home inspection finds that are the result of probably well-meaning but epically bad DIY jobs. I haven’t thrilled you with any fantastic DIY fails recently, so I thought I’d collect some of my past favorites for…
As I’m sitting here singing the classic song “The Roof Is on Fire” by Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three (which I very nearly misattributed to George Clinton btw *embarrassed face*), I have to say that while classic funk and hip hop tunes are great to riff off of when crafting catchy headlines, that’s…
You forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room. You run the AC when you’re not at home. You use your dishwasher and laundry machines during the day. These are behaviors you can control that can make a dent in saving energy use at home. But what about the bigger things jacking…
Remember that one summer it was over 100 degrees for over a month, and I made up a word. I was so mad… what was it again? Hotangry! I didn’t say it was a good word. But anyway, it’s only been a week and I’m already there. Partly because I really hate being hot, but…
You find a water stain in your ceiling or perhaps in the ceiling of a home you want to purchase, but is it old or new? Where did it come from? Is there an active leak, or is it from something that’s already been resolved? A moisture meter will help with answering those questions! When…
