Upon Closer Inspection

What The Duct is Wrong With Your Grey Ductwork?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 11, 2020 /

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.” The equipment and materials used in home building are just like your phone: there’s always something newer on the market than what you currently have. Following…

Be The Inspector: Can You Guess What’s Wrong With These Pictures?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 26, 2020 /

It takes a trained eye to pick up on all the things a home inspector is looking for, but some problems in a home stand out more than others.

Upon Closer Inspection: When Homes Don’t Put Their Best Foot Forward

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 19, 2020 /

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 a homeowner puts their house up for sale, it can be a stressful time. But, sometimes we wonder if they forget to look at their…

You Had One Job: Major Issues Arise When Fixes Go Awry

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 5, 2020 /

This week’s Upon Closer Inspection column is dedicated to people who had ONE JOB and failed. Here are a few #epicfails for you to mull over.

A Closer Look at Common Problems: HVAC

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 22, 2020 /

In North Texas, our poor HVAC systems get a workout, especially on those “winter” days when we go from heat in the morning to AC in the afternoon, back to heat at night. The lifespan of an HVAC unit is about 15 to 20 years, so you’ll want to plan accordingly.