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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…

When Inspecting Homes, There’s a First Time For Everything

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 9, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor In this column, we often look at common problems we see as home inspectors to help educate homeowners, home buyers, and real estate professionals about things to look out for around the house. We also like to share the OMG, LOL, and WTF moments that we have because we love to laugh.  It’s…

A Good Home Inspector Will Easily Uncover These Common Roofing Fails

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 4, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When you’re buying a home, the major areas of consideration are the roof, plumbing, electricity, hvac, and the foundation. We call these the “Big 5,”…

We’re Going to Give These DIY Fails An ‘A’ For Effort

By CandysDirt / May 19, 2021 /

 Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” We’ve spent a fair amount of time ridiculing people for their DIY Fails, but sometimes — even if it’s a fail — you have to give…

Want to Celebrate Mother’s Day Right? Don’t Make These Inspection Mistakes

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 5, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” As home inspectors, we want to inspect every home as if our own mother were moving in. Some homes need some work before we’d let our…