http://www.allislandsinspections.com Prepare Your Fireplace for Winter! Ahhhhh..... cooler days, chilly nights, fall foliage and warm fires; these are some of the joys of an approaching winter. While you are getting your home ready for winter, don't forget about the fireplace. October is the pe
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10/09/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com October means it's about to get cold and brings with it lots of homeowner tasks. Among other things, remember to: Check the roof for loose, cracked or missing shingles. Trim tree limbs away from the roof and windows. Check weather stripping and caulking aroun
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10/09/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com We ask a lot of our bathroom sink drains. We pour toothpaste, soap, shaving cream, makeup and stray hair into them and expect them to work. Unfortunately, sometimes they don’t. A serious clog usually requires a chemical drain cleaner or a plumber’s snake. For
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com The burners on an electric range get dirty with caked-on messes, often after a single use. The best way to keep your burners clean is to clean them after every use. Messes are much easier to remove when they are fresh. Make sure the burners have sufficiently
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Selecting a new heating system can be complex. However, if you do your homework and talk to licensed heating/cooling professionals, a new system can make your home more comfortable and reduce energy costs.Hints:- Usually it is more energy- and cost-efficient
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com If your roof isn't too steeply pitched and has material that won’t be damaged by walking on it, AND you are mentally and physically fit to do so, carefully inspect it in good weather. Look for broken or missing shingles, missing or damaged flashing and seals
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Some interesting FACTS from our eNewsLetter that have nothing to do with home inspections, but are kind of fun! On average people fear spiders more than they do death. You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider. DNA conta
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections While you are going about your winter preparation tasks this September, you might be in the mood to tackle that big hole in the drywall that you haven't gotten around to yet. The DIY Network has easy, step-by-step instructions on how to repair seriously damaged
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com How to Ruin Your Expensive Appliances Yahoo Shine/Readers Digest says in an article that Appliances eventually wear out. Certain parts simply fail with time. It's inevitable. But abuse and neglect can speed up the breakdown rate of stoves, dishwashers, frid
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com It’s September and we can already start to feel the outside temperature changing. Now is a GREAT time to prepare your home in advance of the upcoming winter season! Elizabeth Weintraub of About.com says "[Now] is a good time of year to start thinking about
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09/10/2012