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Cast Iron Drain Lines in Older Dallas Homes: Lifespan and Warning Signs
Homes built before the 1980s often have cast iron drain and sewer lines. Here is how long they last, how they fail, and what…
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Home Inspection & Maintenance Guides for Dallas-Fort Worth
Everything you need to understand inspections and care for your home before you buy, sell, or maintain in DFW.
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Aluminum Wiring in Older DFW Homes: Hazards and Accepted Fixes
Single-strand aluminum branch wiring from the late 1960s and early 1970s is a known fire hazard. Here is how it is found and the…
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Post-Tension Slab Foundations in DFW: What Buyers Should Know
Most newer North Texas homes sit on post-tension slabs. Here is how they work, why you must never cut or drill into one, and…
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Polybutylene Plumbing in DFW Homes: Risks, Insurance, and What to Do
Gray polybutylene supply pipe was installed in many homes from the late 1970s to mid 1990s. Here is how to spot it, why it…
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Federal Pacific and Zinsco Electrical Panels: Should DFW Buyers Worry?
These older electrical panels show up in North Texas homes built in the 1960s to 1980s. Here is what the evidence says and how…
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Inspection Basics
Does a Home Inspection Include Appliances?
Built-in appliances get a basic operational check during an inspection, but that is a function test, not an appliance warranty.
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Inspection Basics
What a Home Inspection Will Not Catch
A visual, non-invasive inspection has real limits, from hidden and underground problems to intermittent issues, which is why add-ons like a sewer scope and…
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Inspection Basics
Can You Do Your Own Home Inspection?
A DIY walkthrough is great for screening homes as you shop, but it is not a replacement for a licensed inspection before you buy.
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Inspection Basics
Types of Home Inspections (and Add-Ons) Explained
From general buyer and new construction to pre-drywall, warranty, and pre-listing inspections, plus add-ons like WDI, sewer scope, and pool, here is how the…
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Inspection Basics
Do Home Inspectors Check for Mold?
A standard inspection notes visible moisture and mold-like growth but is not the same as laboratory mold testing, which is a separate add-on.
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