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Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually performed in the fall before snow and excessive cold have arrived. Winterization protects against damage due to bursting water pipes, and from heat loss due to openings in the building envelope. Ins...
11/02/2010
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This is very important, especially with winter approaching! I was nearly killed myself by a dead branch! I had a tree trimmer come to my home to give me an estimate on some limbs removed. He quoted me $500 to remove the limbs. My wife and I decided we couldn't "afford" to to it. I took my dog out...
11/02/2010
The Home Inspection Defined   A general home inspection is a visual inspection for system and major accessible component defects and safety issues. The inspection is not technically exhaustive. A "general home inspection" and a "home inspection" are the same thing.   A home inspection is designed...
11/02/2010
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A nightlight is a small, low-powered electrical light source placed for comfort or convenience in indoor areas that become dark at night.   Facts and Figures Before they were powered electrically, nightlights were usually long-burning candles placed in fireproof metal cups, known as tealights in...
11/02/2010
Most people don't know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for ho...
11/02/2010
I am offering 100 day inspection coverage through a company I work with that provides support to home inspectors with cost to repair or replace certain items if such items fail or become inopperable during the 100 day term due to mechanical failure caused by routine wear and tear, such as water h...
11/02/2010
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My name is Wesley Osborne and I am a Certified Professional Inspector. I am based out of Branson, MO but will travel within a reasonable distance. I mostly do residential home inspections, but also provide services to realtors such as taking property photos and well water testing. I joined avtive...
10/31/2010
Building technologies and fashions have followed well-known trends that allow inspectors, clients and anyone else interested to roughly determine when particular buildings were constructed.  Here are some methods based on a building's materials, components and styles.   Estimates of Building Age ...
10/24/2010
"It was okay befor we put the capret in." No!!! Outlets should never be installed in base moulding. Very bad idea! What the...? "No biggie. We can always paint." Hmm.  
10/24/2010
Wood decay, also known as wood rot, is the decomposition of wood as the result of actions by certain species of fungi.  Facts about wood decay and decay fungi: According to Ohio State University, replacement materials needed to repair damage caused by decay account for nearly 10% of U.S. annual w...
10/24/2010
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