home inspection nightmares

Don’t Fall Out of Love With Your House: Home Relationship Advice From a Home Inspector

By Brenda Masse / February 14, 2024 /

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…

Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Home Inspectors

By Brenda Masse / February 7, 2024 /

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…

What Lurks in the Shadows? Home Inspectors Know

By Brenda Masse / October 25, 2023 /

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for an obligatory creepy column! And what is creepier than the things that creep in and around the hidden places in our homes: insects, spiders, and snakes (oh my!)? Home Inspectors encounter these foul creatures on a regular basis in their work, unfortunately, but…

Foundation Repairs Are The Stuff of North Texan Nightmares

By Brenda Masse / October 11, 2023 /

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of North Texas homeowners like foundation repairs. Since October is the month for fear, let’s talk about foundations. Unfortunately due to the nature of our soil and our tricky climate, most homeowners in our area will have to worry about their foundations at some point. So it’s a good…

It’s Me, Hi, I’m The Problem, It’s Me: Dangerous Home Inspection Finds

By Brenda Masse / July 12, 2023 /

While home inspectors always expect the unexpected, let’s be honest — we mostly go about our day, seeing the same sorts of things. Too little insulation, too much wear and tear on the roof, outlets that don’t work, sinks that don’t drain, pipes that leak, no drip pan on the AC unit: you get the…