Home Inspection
We would never want to imply that there aren’t a plethora of DIY masters out there doing amazing projects at home. But a column full of, “Check out the great job Jane did fixing her kitchen sink,” wouldn’t be nearly as much fun as seeing other people’s epic fails. It’s called schadenfreude. That’s why this…
Never let it be said that home inspectors are all business all the time. I think we’ve established in this column that we have a well rounded sense of humor. It’s been a while sense we shared a few laughs just for fun. So this week’s column is just that: three videos from North Texas…
Spray foam insulation is a terrific option for insulating your attic. Especially in climates like North Texas, where attics get so hot and can add so much heat to your home. Unfortunately however, in order to be effective, spray foam insulation has to be installed and maintained correctly, and as home inspectors, we know that…
They say the devil is in the details, and when it comes to home electricity, the devil is things like ruining your appliances, electric shock, fire, death -— all around danger. For today’s Upon Closer Inspection, I found a few instances where a home inspector checking a detail made all the difference in electrical safety…
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system, and it’s a good idea to know your way around it. And when I say, “know your way around it,” I mean know where it is, know how to flip the breakers, and maybe even know how to change the breakers. Anything beyond that,…
