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The Silent Threat: How Moisture and Mold Can Damage Your Home

When most Houston homeowners think about home maintenance, they picture roof repairs, HVAC tune-ups, or foundation checks. But one of the most dangerous — and often overlooked — threats inside your home doesn’t make much…

Lou WissnerFebruary 3, 2026

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New Year, New Home: Top 10 Maintenance Tasks to Start the Year Right (And How to Do Them)

Houston homeowner performing seasonal home maintenance — checking gutters, roof, and foundation to prevent costly repairs | All Coast Home Inspections

Lou WissnerJanuary 6, 2026

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Year-End Home Maintenance: Winterizing and Preparing for 2027

As 2026 comes to a close, Texas homeowners are looking ahead to a new year. While Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria County don’t face the harsh winters of northern states, the Gulf Coast still brings its…

Lou WissnerDecember 1, 2025

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Fireplace & Chimney Inspections: Cozy and Safe for Fall

As the weather cools and the days shorten, few things are more comforting than gathering around a warm fireplace. In Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria County, fireplaces may not be used year-round, but when fall arrives,…

Lou WissnerOctober 10, 2025

Electrical

How to Remove a Stuck Ceiling Light Cover With No Screws

You go to change a lightbulb and look up at the ceiling, only to realize something’s off. There are no visible screws, the cover doesn’t budge, and now you’re not even sure how it’s attached.…

Lou WissnerAugust 20, 2025

Garden maintenance Home exterior

What Is Negative Grading (and How to Fix It)

If you’ve noticed water pooling near your foundation after a storm, the problem might not be your roof or gutters. It could be your yard. Negative grading is one of the most common causes of…

Lou WissnerJuly 24, 2025

Electrical

The Essentials of a Switch with 3-Way Wiring

A 3-way switch is found in places like staircases and long hallways. Essentially, they let you control a single light from two different locations. While convenient, their wiring can be confusing for many homeowners—that's why…

Lou WissnerJanuary 9, 2025

Termite Inspections

Preventing and Spotting Termites in Texas Homes

Texas is no stranger to termites, and the damage these tiny pests can cause is anything but small. With the warm, humid climate creating the perfect environment for termites to thrive, homeowners face a constant…

Lou WissnerDecember 12, 2024

Fire Safety

What is a Fire-Rated Door?

When thinking about fire safety at home, it’s easy to focus on the obvious—alarms, sprinklers, and escape plans. But what if the very doors inside your home could buy you precious time in a fire?…

Lou WissnerOctober 31, 2024

Home maintenance

What is Wall Ghosting and is it Dangerous?

Peeling back the layers of home maintenance reveals a world of hidden challenges, where unfamiliar terms like "wall ghosting" might just catch you off guard. Far from supernatural, this phenomenon leaves a mark on aesthetics…

Lou WissnerApril 10, 2024

home inspector

The Silent Threat: How Moisture and Mold Can Damage Your Home

New Year, New Home: Top 10 Maintenance Tasks to Start the Year Right (And How to Do Them)

Year-End Home Maintenance: Winterizing and Preparing for 2027

Fireplace & Chimney Inspections: Cozy and Safe for Fall

How to Remove a Stuck Ceiling Light Cover With No Screws

What Is Negative Grading (and How to Fix It)

The Essentials of a Switch with 3-Way Wiring

Preventing and Spotting Termites in Texas Homes

What is a Fire-Rated Door?

What is Wall Ghosting and is it Dangerous?

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