In honor of April Fools' Day, the team sits down to play a friendly game of stump the inspector. But while Randy Barfield has been called many things and held many jobs over a lifetime, one thing he certainly can't be called is a fool!  Randy shares answers to the most commonly asked home inspection questions, and shares his wisdom about HOAs and pests (including common Texas insects and snakes). Randy walks through the home inspection licensing process, and shares how to get the most out of your inspection. Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow u ..read more

On a fun-filled, springtime episode, Randy, Ashley and Mary sit down to discuss the home maintenance your home truly needs this season and the possible ramifications of not servicing critical components like your HVAC. The team reviews their favorite lawn and garden products, Randy shares a popular "Where's Waldo" moment,  and deep dives into a home that seemed to grow bigger on the inside. Things get down to brass tacks when the age old question, "Should I buy a new home, build a home, or purchase an older home?" surfaces with a real-life case example. Looking for more inspection and mai ..read more

Love is in the air because...you guessed it! It's Valentine's Day! While we love a good Hallmark holiday, one day out of the year isn't enough to maintain a healthy relationship. Like any good, long-term commitment, your home needs constant, steady devotion and attention. Randy sits down with Ashley and Mary to share his #1 Philosophy: If it moves, it needs maintenance! ; Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram ..read more

Well folks, it’s the holiday season, and you know what that means – it’s time for last minute shoppers to unite over a lifelong habit of waiting until the 11th hour to find that perfect gift. Join Randy, Ashley and Mary (along with two very special guests) for this holiday episode where we discuss all of Randy's top picks for everyone on your list. The crew also dive head first into a crash course of water heaters, fresh off the heals of Ashley's water heater home emergency just in time for Christmas! Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook ..read more

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, you know what that means....holiday season, drumroll, please! Randy and the gang rather 'round the holiday table to discuss a feast of holiday decorating tips and tricks to make your home look fabulous and keep you safe. Ashley, Randy and Mary discuss the pros and cons of DIY versus professional home lighting, outlet safety, timer maintenance, and the marvelous magic of unicorn multiplication. In the spirit of the season, we thank you for listening and are grateful for your support! Let the 2023 holidays begin! Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Vis ..read more

Fall is finally in the air and rain has returned to Texas at last! With more comfortable conditions upon us, Ashley, Randy and Mary sit down to discuss the harbingers of Fall - Longhorn football, cricket infestations, and the age-old debate of whether or not to fall back for Daylight Saving Time. Mary asks Randy about the value of gutters and how to clean them as the rainy season begins, and Ashley shares the latest home-lighting trends from her neighborhood. Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram ..read more

This week, Randy and Ashley take refuge indoors to get out of the brutal and relentless Texas heat. The two dive into the effect of a full summer without rain and in the triple digits on homes, lawns, and foundations. Ashley inquires about the practicality of foundation watering and the obscure factor of Central Texas' first "foam" house, and Randy shares a landscaping idea that just might become a trend! Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram ..read more

This week, Randy and Mary brave the heat to discuss home irrigation and cooling. With a record number of days over 105 degrees in Austin, the team gets real about air conditioners' capacity to overcome the temperature delta and how you can improve your cooling output by selecting air filters with the proper MERV rating. Randy gives us a science lesson in evaporation, transpiration, and percolation to help determine when and how to water for those under restrictions, and Mary wonders if Funky Cold Medina could be just what your yard really needs. Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips ..read more

This week, the team sits down to prepare for the reality that Texas summer is finally here! We kickoff with an in-depth discussion of home HVAC repair and maintenance, the function of supply and return vents, and those tricky areas in the house no one really cleans.  Mary shares details about a potential home improvement scam sweeping new builds in the area, and Ashley brings up the summer electricity-saving topic on everyone's mind: Solar energy. For the final act, Randy paints a vivid picture of the residential wind turbine market. Looking for more inspection and maintenance tips? Visi ..read more

In this Memorial Day episode, the team celebrates the unofficial kickoff to the summer season with Randy's host-with-the-most entertaining tips, and a reminder as to why everyone (especially in the hectic real estate biz) needs self-care in the form of vacation. Randy shares his recent discoveries in native plant exploration, including a brief guide to salvia (which encompasses more than 1,000 shrub species!), and explains when and why you should comb your muhly grass. Tune in as you enjoy your long weekend! Looking for more home inspection and maintenance tips? Visit our website and fol ..read more