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2016
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We had our Active Rain meetup today here in Albuquerque! It was a great time seeing the regular members, and three new prospective members! We chose to meet at Black Angus, and it was a great choice(thanks Debbie)!! We had our own little booth area that gave us just enough privacy so we could tal...
01/27/2016
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I did a Pre-Listing Inspection last week for a very nice older couple. They listened to their Realtor and realized it is a great idea to get a Pre-Listing Inspection! They didn't want any surprises when they buyers Home Inspector does his inspection and finds stuff they didn't even know about!It ...
01/25/2016
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Good Monday morning folks! I want to remind everybody that we are having our meetup here in Albuquerque this coming Wednesday, January 27th @1PM at Black Angus Steakhouse, 2290 Wyoming Blvd. NE! I am looking forward to seeing everybody!I also would like to say that if you are thinking about join...
01/25/2016
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Time for the winter meetup here in Albuquerque, The Land of Enchantment!! After long diliberations... we have chosen to meet Next Wednesday the 27th @ 1PM at Black Angus Steakhouse. The address is 2290 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone:(505) 292-1911. We are trying to build up members...
01/20/2016
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I can't tell you how many times I have recommended that gutters be installed on a house. They are so important and is really a part of a system that controls water run off of your roof and away from the structure and foundation of the house. The house I inspected the other day had a full set of g...
01/15/2016
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So you and wifey bought your first brand new home! Some people do not get Home Inspections on new construction because it's "new", and it was constructed by "the builder"... everything is perfect! Well, I think we all know that's not true, but you do get a one year warranty for defects and crafts...
01/13/2016
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Graywater systems are designed to re-use water that has no waste in it for watering plants, trees, etc. The use of graywater systems can be very beneficial. It can lower fresh water usage, reduce the amount of chemicals and energy at water treatment plants, it's less of a strain on septic tanks, ...
01/11/2016
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Is your attic access door inside the heated area of your house? Is it insulated? Most attic access doors are merely a piece of plywood or a piece of drywall pulled over the hole. What happens to the "R" value weighted average of your insulation if that small access door is not insulated? It reduc...
01/06/2016
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I hope everybody had a great New Years, mine was great! Back to the grind now...I have written about water heater TPR valves and drain lines more than once, and probably every Home Inspector here on Active Rain has as well. But we keep running into these crazy installations! And even some of the ...
01/04/2016