Dan Edward Phillips's (danedwardphillips) Blog

'Drip Edge Flashing' is a very necessary addition to almost any home in Humboldt County, California.  This post provides great input on that subject.  Thank you to Justin Nickelsen on Nickelsen Home Inspections in Vancouver, WA for the post.  Please leave comments on Justin's original post. Drip ...

This post provides excellent input on the subject of "S" Traps.  Thank you to Erby Crofutt of B4 U Close Home Inspections & Radon Testing in Lexington, KY for the great post.  Please leave comments on Erby's original post.Today just seems like a good day to share some of the plumbing foibles that...

This is a very important post for residents of Humboldt County, California.  The subject is foundation vents.  Thank you to Justin Nickerson of Nickerson Home Inspections in Vancouver, WA for the post.  Please leave comments on Justin's original post. No. Not at all, generally speaking... It is q...

This is a very interesting and important post on the subject of Radon testing in condos.  Thank you to David Artigliere , Home Inspector, in Collegeville, PA.  Please leave comments on David's original post. Oh no!  My Condo failed a Radon Test (Reading, PA) If you read my earlier post Can a Seco...

A very interesting post on the subject of 'hose bibs' for clients living in snow country.  Thank you to James Quarello of JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC in Wallingford, CT for the post.  Please leave comments on James original post. This winter has been radically different in Connecticut compa...

This was a very important post on the subject of aluminum electrical wiring for owners of older homes.  Thank you to Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina for the post.  Please leave comments on Preston's original post. Aluminum wiring is more prone to start a f...

This is a very important post on the subject of required bedroom window size.  Thank you to Donald Hester of NCW Home Inspections, LLC in Wenatchee, WA for providing the post.  Please leave comments on Donald's original post. I regress on egress- Bedroom Windows- Wenatchee and Chelan Home Inspect...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast is partnering with the Mad River Brewing Company to host "The BIG Chili Cook-off" on January 14, 2012. This event will feature chili tasting and voting, live music by the Compost Mountain Boys and a silent auction. Call their office (707-445-4871) if yo...

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 from Noon until 1:30 PM. Due to redistricting, United States Congressman Mike Thompson will no longer be representing the North Coast of California.  This is an excellent opportunity to acquaint yourself with one of the candidates for United States Congress. Join pub...

In partnership with KEET-TV and the Ready-to-Learn initiative, the Humboldt Arts Council and the Morris Graves Museum of Art offers free monthly workshops for children, families, and childcare providers every first Saturday of the month from Noon until 2pm. These free monthly workshops, led by Ja...