The Squawk Sheet
Real finds from real inspections. Straight answers. The occasional rant. Written by me, Kyle Winn, the guy who’ll be crawling through your attic.
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In aviation, the squawk sheet is where the crew writes up everything wrong with the aircraft. Nothing flies until every line is fixed and signed off. I spent years on the signing end of those as a Coast Guard QA inspector.
This is mine, for houses. Every week I pull a Squawk of the Week from a real Metro Detroit inspection: what I found, why it matters, and what fixes it. Names and addresses stay out. The truth stays in.
130.3°F Out of the Kitchen Tap. In a Brand-New House.
Brand-new house, closing a week out, everybody happy. Then I put a thermometer under the kitchen faucet.
October 19, 2026 · New Construction · Safety
Preflight Your House Before the Snow Flies
Michigan’s about to go from “nice fall day” to “where’d I put the ice scraper.” Knock these out this weekend.
October 16, 2026 · Maintenance · Winter
Agents: Text Me Before “Probably Fine” Blows Up Your Deal
Water stain, foundation crack, a panel older than you. Don’t gloss over it. Text me a pic first. Free.
October 1, 2026 · Agents
The Sump Pump Was Dumping Into the Sewer. Sealed With Duct Tape.
The pump looked fine and ran fine. The problem was where the water was going.
September 29, 2026 · Plumbing · SewerWant your house written up before you buy it?
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