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  You know winter is just a few months away, time to gather the wood for the fireplace and inspect the areas around the chimney flue. Here is a good post about doing just that.   Relaxing in front of a cozy fire -- what a wonderful wintertime activity!  And of course - we always think when sellin...
09/19/2009
Here is a great reason why trying to save $350 on a home inspection can be deadly! If ya'll follow me on Twitter, you will already know that this afternoon I went to a home inspection. Turns out the venting for this water heater is not connected to it in any way. Gotta love bank owned homes! I ca...
09/19/2009
I went to this last year and had a blast. I ran into a lot of Realtors and friends. You must attend at least one day.21st Annual Taste of NewportNewport Beach, California The 21st Annual Taste of Newport is starting today September 18, 2009 through September 20, 2009. The hours of the Taste of Ne...
09/19/2009
Something every Realtor should read. What Are you walking into when you are showing a home.Florida is a breeding ground for allergens, especially during our humid season. For those of you that have environmental allergies, this time of the year is exhausting because sometimes your allergy medicin...
09/18/2009
Realtor Sued When Electrical Fire Kills Family. Don't Be A Headline! Raltors need to be informed and stay up to date on home inspection techniques. Old school inspection practices no longer cut it. What is your home inspector lying about.   The GFCI duplex outlet is used in such areas as kitchens...
09/17/2009
  Seems as if this issue goes on all over the U.S I not only remove the panel but I also check the Voltage, Amperage of connected loads and check for hot spots with a IR camera. I remind my clients that home inspection standards are a set of minimum standards a great home inspection starts with a...
09/17/2009
Kids are going to school hungry and in some cases stay hungry. My mother in-law works for LAUSD, yesterday was her birthday. One would think she would be happy, but no. When asked why, she said this year a computer was installed to track lunch dues. Children who owed money for lunch were refused ...
09/17/2009
A funny and new interview by the great Laurie March, project manager and interior designer in Los Angeles. Ten Possible Home Inspection Deal Breakers… and a Little Chat with the Guy Under Your House I’ll admit- I’m insanely curious about homes. When I’m at friends houses, I ask the kind of quest...
09/16/2009
Los Angeles Home Inspector Illustrates The Gravity Flush Toilet The gravity flush toilet design is found in most homes. With a simple design and relatively few moving parts, repairs are usually fairly cut and dry. The lack of any mechanical parts (like those found in pressure-assisted toilets) ma...
09/15/2009
Los Angeles Home Inspector Illustrates Gable and Cathedral Roof Framing. Balloon framing of gable walls is common in new home construction. It is usually done when there is a cathedral or vaulted ceiling in the room. I would not recommend this framing method to a rookie carpenter or the average D...
09/15/2009
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