http://www.allislandsinspections.com September and October are a good time to check fireplaces for safety and maintenance. ehow.com has a good wrap-up about fireplace maintenance for safety. "Sitting in front of a roaring fireplace is a great joy during cold weather, but maintaining it properly
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com From our monthly eNewsLetter, Associated Content has a useful article by Shana Carlton, who says, "If you are looking for some low cost home maintenance projects to do to improve your efficiency or appearance of your home, there are several low cost jobs that
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09/10/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Fun Facts that have NOTHING to do with Home Inspections! :) Enjoy! · A group of crows is called a murder. · About 40% of the oxygen you breathe goes to your brain. · Your brain operates on the about same amount of power as a 1
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09/07/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com The National Association of Realtors' Realtor Magazine says in an August 13, 2012 article, "Following a 13-week record-low streak, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages-the most popular choice among home buyers-started moving back up this week, according to Freddie Ma
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09/07/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com About.com Gardening says, "For many gardeners the month of August begins the downhill slide into off season. Warm climate gardeners have a second chance, but some don't have a second wind after summer's heat. Your garden is hardier than you think and there a
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09/07/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Want to keep those kitchen remodeling costs in check? Consumer Reports says, "The remodeling industry seems to have turned the corner, with kitchens leading the way, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's latest market report. In the first th
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09/07/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Here's some great information about Home Maintenance that can go a long way to ensuring a clean home inspection. Manage My Life.com has some suggestions for home maintenance: Kitchen, bathroom: Check under your sinks for signs of leaks from supply pipes a
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09/07/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Here are some FUN FACTS that have NOTHING to do with Home Inspections! :) Enjoy! · The average person flexes the joints in his or her fingers 24 million times during a lifetime. · Your brain operates on about the same amount of power as
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09/07/2012
http://www.allislandsinspections.com Great news about the rebounding real estate industry! In many markets, we've shifted from a "Buyer's Market," to a "Seller's Market" with multiple offers finding a come back on many homes, shrinking inventory, and increasing sales prices. Here's an article f
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09/07/2012
Thinking it's time to repaint your home? Home Inspectors call it out all the time, and many homeowners like to do the job themselves. Here are some great tips and advice from my latest eNewsLetter. Seven Smart Tips for Painting Your House You should repair and repaint as soon as you notice pai
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09/07/2012
