http://www.allislandsinspections.com Your roof can be the second most expensive home repair/replacement you face (the foundation being first). As with most things in life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Weather allowing, November is as good time to perform a roof checkup to hel
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01/08/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Oh, my gosh! I’ve got sticking doors or windows, cracks in my walls inside and out - it must be a foundation problem. Well, maybe not. Don’t call that expensive foundation repair company just yet. There is a whole variety of what engineers call “non-foundatio
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Keep your family safe with these fireplace safety tips. Build the right size fire, and baby proof the fireplace. Heed safety concerns when cleaning a fireplace and chimney. Learn about fireplace inspection and proper disposal of fireplace ashes. Not sure if y
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com After all the holiday traffic your hardwood floors and carpets may be looking a little worse for the wear. Maintaining good hardwood floor care is not an easy task, but with these doityourself.com tips, you will be able to remove stains, polish, and keep your
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Want a little straight talk on saving money and energy? Don't believe all you have heard about ways to improve efficiency and lower heating costs. Steve Graham, Networx, says, "Even with a constant flow of information about energy efficiency, homeowners make
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com January is a good time to inspect furniture, cabinets and vanities for loose knobs, pulls and hinges. Tighten or repair as necessary. Tighten screws on drawers, doors, and furniture. Lubricate squeaky door hinges with lightweight machine oil. Free sticky door
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Most of us have had an annoying dripping faucet that we just haven't had a chance to repair or replace. You can temporarily quiet things down with a piece of string. Just tie it around the end of the faucet spout and let the free end rest on the bottom of the
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Here’s a hint from a November 2004 Popular Mechanics issue: "If you do your own work on your car or other equipment like lawnmowers or chain saws, you're bound to have oil stains on your garage floor or driveway. Here's something that works and is basically f
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com While it’s crucial to tackle certain household fixes quickly, it’s also a good idea to do a little research before undertaking major, costly fixes or improvements. Many owners trying to make their home into a more ideal setting for their own use, as well as t
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01/04/2013
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Here at All Islands Home Inspections, one our continuing themes is “fix small problems before they become big ones.” While this is hardly an original idea, it is a proven and important principle. Popular Mechanics says: "No matter how much time you spend safe
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01/04/2013
