Luckily most of us do not remember the era of the outhouse, which originated in Europe well over 500 years ago or so. Indoor plumbing changed life as we know it, without a doubt. However, we probably have relatives who had the privilege of using the one or two seater in all manner of w
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03/04/2014
Sometimes a little bit of rain will reveal a secret. What do you suppose this means? My wish for you today is to find something unexpected. Hopefully, the unexpected find will lead you to a complete understanding of something you always wanted to know! I hope you are all having a Terrific Th
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02/27/2014
What was the first Beatles song you heard? Was it "I saw her standing there", "Sgt. Pepper", or "Lady Madonna" ? Unarguably, the Beatles have a song from most every decade, and most everyone recognizes a Beatles tune when they hear it. So if you suffer from Beatlemania you may be interested in
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02/26/2014
Wordless Wednesday Atlanta style This was on my way home after a late inspection a few days ago. You can visit Atlanta Home Inspector-IHI Home Inspections on the following pages… Visit us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Atlantahomeinspector Visit our Google Plus page – https://plus.go
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02/19/2014
I was thinking of this silly old joke and it sparked a blog entry! Go figure. You just never know when inspiration will hit, do you? We pass by our refrigerator numerous times daily as we enter and exit rooms throughout the home and also as we enter and leave our home. We open our refr
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02/18/2014
I am not someone who loves change. There is a method to the madness of home inspections that involves routine and repetition. That being said, I recently agreed to switch reporting platforms due to the technology capabilities of this new program. It's true the bells and whistles are there, a
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02/05/2014
DID YOU KNOW.... There should be less than 4" between baluster edges on stair railings A leak at the T&P Valve on a water heater could mean that a thermal expansion tank is needed This is a good indication there are rodents living in the insulation
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02/05/2014
I realize this may not seem all that impressive, especially since many of you have been buried in snow and experiencing a lot of ice. However, here in the Atlanta area, this is a rarity. We normally do not have to worry about water pipes busting due to frigid temperatures or frozen water l
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01/27/2014
The Yonder Mountain String Band looks like a traditional bluegrass band, but once it strikes up the first chord, it becomes clear that they are more than meets the eye. According to their official website at www.yondermountain.com they make their own rules by infusing rock, bluegrass and j
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01/24/2014
With this polar vortex swirling around most of us, it stands to reason that furry creatures will also seek shelter from the storm. In this crawlspace, I found a rat nestled into the insulation. For further warmth he rested himself upon the heating vent to fight off the winter chill. Just want
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01/22/2014
