Home inspection Tips
Here’s a little story about a home inspection at a flip house that, Upon Closer Inspection, wasn’t exactly as advertised. We’ve previously discussed that some flippers can be in the business of putting “lipstick on a pig,” and merely putting a shiny new veneer over existing problems without actually fixing anything, or using subpar contractors…
As the summer comes to a close, your pool may not be in the best shape of the season. All the public pools close for the season after Labor Day, but since it’s still in the 90s here in North Texas, we know we’ll be in the pool ’til October. But before too long, you’ll…
In the myriad details that have to be accomplished when purchasing a home, a sewer scope inspection is probably not high on your list of priorities. In fact, it may not even be on your list of priorities. But in North Texas, we’re here to tell you, that it’s definitely something you should think about,…
When you see the same things in houses over and over again, you start to wonder why everybody doesn’t know what you know. What are they, stupid? That’s a word we’re not allowed to use in my house. I tell my girls (who are 6 and 8) that the answer is only easy if you…
You’ve seen the little pipes sticking up on your roof, but do you know what they all do? Some of them are plumbing vent pipes, and yes, you do need them. Unfortunately, because they’re on the roof and out of the way, problems can occur that you might not see until it’s too late. The…
