Was your home built sometime between 1950 and 1980? Do you have a Federal Pacific Electric Company panel? Chances are likely that you do, since Federal Pacific was the leading manufacturerer during that time span., installing over a million panels. However, there is much scutiny where the Federa
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07/07/2011
http://www.ihihomeinspections.com It isn't everyday that you hear a compliment like, "Nice flashing", and your mind doesn't travel somewhere it shouldn't... you know what I'm saying. However, in this instance the compliment is totally innocent and positively directed at an innovative roofer.
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06/30/2011
When your clothes dryer turns off, are your clothes still wet? Do you have to cycle your dryer two or three times to get the job done? These are common occurrances when your dryer vent is clogged. During a home inspection, make sure that this issue is checked. If your venting system exceeds 25 fe
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06/29/2011
Here is a great post talking about the local fireworks in Roswell. I love finding all the different information on local fireworks. We plan to be up in Canton for their fabulous fireworks display again this year. Enjoy your 4th everyone!The 12th Annual Roswell GA Fireworks Extravaganza will be
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06/28/2011
Ok, so I guess most of us have heard that old adage that "duct tape fixes everything". However, most of us don't take that legend as truth. Surprisingly, somebody must have lived by these words! I guess they did take special care to match the tape to the already present shingles. I do have to sc
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06/28/2011
Electrical junction boxes are required to have a cover. These junction boxes house joining electrical conductors. While inspecting homes, we often find the covers missing from the boxes. This is a big safety issue. The electrical box is designed to contain the heat and sparks long enough for a
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06/24/2011
Dilligently constructing their hives by chewing wood into a papery pulp substance, there are about 20 species of hornets. They mature from egg to adult inside the community hive. Hornets will defend a nest aggressively if they feel an impending threat. People fear their sting, with good reaso
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06/23/2011
http://networkinghq.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/networking-an-opportunity-for-shameless-self-promotion/ There are many ways to self promote your business. This is just one blog describing the benefits of networking. In this business of blogging sometimes it is difficult to determine what is to be
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06/22/2011
A North Atlanta couple search the internet for a roof walking home inspector and find IHI Home Inspections. Here they provide their testimony regarding the service they received, the explanations provided, and the overall experience with the company. If you are searching for the right home inspe
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06/21/2011
Above the GutterYour home doesn't stop at the gutter. So why should your home inspection! Peering over the top of his ladder into the leaf strewn, pine needle filled Aluminum gutter, the inspector will note that a good cleanning is due. Then he will hop off the ladder, tip his hat to signify the
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06/20/2011
