Brian and Heather Halliday's (halliday777) Blog

Rodents are a problem not just because they can destroy personal property and create problems with a home's structure, but also because they can spread serious diseases to humans and their pets. Rodent-borne disease may be spread directly -- by touching rodents or their urine, feces or saliva -- ...

Brian and I are celebrating our 18th year Wedding Anniversary the first week of September and we just found out that our kids are spending this weekend with their grandparents!!!   We have scheduled our upcoming Home Inspections for next week and Brian is finishing up a Kitchen Remodel job with ...

Cockroaches are one of the most commonly encountered household pests. Homeowners and inspectors can learn about ways to eliminate these insects and the conditions that encourage their infestation.                                                  Cockroaches have a broad, flattened body and a rela...

Earthquake Preparedness Inspection                                               Earthquakes are a serious threat to life and property not just in California, but in many parts of the United States. Areas of the country that are less prone to seismic activity typically have less stringent buildin...

  We recently drove to Mammoth Lakes, CA for a mini family “working vacation”.  We stayed at a condominium located near Mammoth Mountain Canyon Lodge which is a popular rental unit during the winter ski season.  Our family member owns this condo and asked us to provide her with a “Rental Home Ins...