http://www.allislandsinspections.com "Just wanted to thank you for quickly responding to our need for a professional home inspection. Your flexibility and knowledge were invaluable to us. You helped us identify critical issues with the cottage that we need to get fixed, and helped us figure ou
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01/04/2013
http://www.allisandsinspections.com · The US Post Office processes more than three billion Christmas cards every year. · It can be as warm as 40 degrees on the ground and still snow. · It is never too cold to snow. Snow can always fall if it is cold and there is moist
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12/08/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com (From the November 30, 2012 issue of Realtor Magazine): Some are calling it the revival of home equity lines of credit: Helocs rose 30 percent in 2012, reaching the highest level since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008, according to research by Mo
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12/08/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com During the holidays we not only feed our family and friends more, but, typically, most of us feed our garbage disposal a lot more holiday food, too. Ehow.com says, "Anyone with a garbage disposal knows that some pretty funky odors can lurk down in the inner d
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12/08/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Now that winter is here and we've gotten those first heating bills most of us are looking for ways to reduce our heating costs (again). With so many more options available today than in years past, it is easier than ever to improve the effectiveness of home h
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12/08/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com According to the US Department, of Energy, "the cost effectiveness of turning off lights depends on the type of bulb and the cost of electricity. The type of light bulb you use is important for several reasons. All light bulbs have a nominal or rated operatin
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12/08/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. Holiday decoration fires are most likely to happen in the living ro
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12/08/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com · Routine traffic stops gone awry kill more bystanders each year than stray bullets. · The average four-year-old child asks more than 400 questions per day. · A baby in the womb develops fingerprints at 18 weeks. · The fe
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11/28/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Many plumbing problems are entirely preventable with an easy inspection. Check that the fixtures are securely mounted by gently grasping the faucet pipe and attempting to move the fixture. It should be securely fastened at the base with no movement and no se
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11/28/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is an inexpensive electrical device that, if installed in all household branch circuits, could prevent over two-thirds of the approximately 300 electrocutions still occurring each year in and around the home. Installa
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11/28/2012