Dan Edward Phillips's (danedwardphillips) Blog

If you are considering the addition of a deck to your home and you have a septic tank, the first question should be "where is the tank"?  (Note also: In this area of California, many homes were built with septic systems and then connected to a city sewer at a later date. You may still have a sept...

If you own 'vacant' land that you are considering placing on the market for sale, consider providing owner financing to the buyers for a short term.  Of course in order to do seller financing, all liens against the property must be cleared at the time of sale. If the buyers intention is to build ...

Adding a "Cloths Rod" over your washer and dryer in the laundry room will provide convenience.  Cloths Rod is available from most home improvement centers and lumber yards.  The fittings to support it are also available.  Placing the rod about six feet off the floor will allow most members of you...

Remolding a kitchen is a big expense.  It generally involves new cabinets, flooring, back splash and in some cases appliances. Before you start, give some consideration to the drywall.  Most older homes have drywall of the same type used throughout the home.  There are now better alternatives.  O...

Looking for good news on the Real Estate industry?  This post has great news for the Katy, Texas area.  A large development!  Thank you to Bob Gilbert of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Katy, Texas for the post.  Please leave comments on Bob's original post.   New Home Development to Begi...

It is always great to see a community support it's Library!  The Albuquerque Library just passed a major bod issue to support it's Library.  Thank you to C Lloyd McKenzie of Allstar Reality for providing the information.  Please leave comment on C Lloyd's original post. Albuquerque and Bernalillo...

This is a great post on the use of wood chips.  They do have their down side.  Thank you to James Quarello of JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC in Wallingford, CT for the post.  Please leave comments on James original post. Water and mold, two things that most every home buyer or homeowner for th...

A very important post on the subject of tree maintenance around aerial power lines.  Thank you to Reubon Saltzman of Structure Tech Home Inspections in Minneapolis for the post!  Please leave comments on Reuben's original post. The two most common issues I find with overhead power lines during ho...

A very important post on the subject of suspended ceilings.  Thank you to Donald Hester of NCW Home Inspections, LLC in Wenatchee, WA for the excellent post.  Please leave comments on Donald's original post. Is your home inspector a flipper? I mean is your home inspector a tile flipper? Will  the...

This is a very important post for home owners and buyers to read.  The subject is roof vents.  Thank you to Clint Mckie of Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico for the post.  Please leave comments on Clint's original post. Roof's out of sight, out of mind? In most cases, yes. As ev...