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2013
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I got a call last week from someone that was looking for a deal (aren't we all?). They said they found a "Fixer Upper', it was a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3500 square foot home on two acres that they really liked. It was in a nice area and they wanted me to take a look at it for them. They have been...
07/25/2013
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I done an inspection the other day on a house that the owner/seller attended. I don't mind that, I really don't, as long as they let me do my job and report to my client without interference. IMHO the seller should not be there, it can lead to uncomfortable situations and sometimes the seller fee...
07/20/2013
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I have been a Honda fan most of my life. Back when I was a little guy, I had a QA50 Honda motorcycle and worked my way up to what I have now. I have a Honda Shadow. But anyway, Honda is all about innovation, from racing engines to lawn mowers. Here, they have topped themselves yet again! They ha...
07/20/2013
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Most things do not last forever. Some things last longer than others for sure. When it comes to roof surfaces, there are lots of factors that determine the actual lifespan. The type product used, the area in which you live, the venting in the attic... etc. Here in Florida, the sun is very intense...
07/19/2013
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Sometimes things are not as they appear. A home with aluminum coverings over wood can be deceiving! From the outside it looks like it's in perfect condition, but what's going on behind that cover? I was doing an inspection yesterday in Zephyrhills, Florida. Yes, that Zephyrhills! The water, the l...
07/18/2013
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Ceramic and Porcelin tile floors can be beautiful. Kitchen and bathroom areas are a natural place to have tile floors. I see a lot of them. I also see lots of them that have cracked tiles, sometimes all the way across the room! Sometimes the cracks follow the grout lines and are not as noticeable...
07/14/2013
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Gosh, how many blogs have we had posted about shoddy work, contractors or sub contractors not completing work or covering something up with caulk or paint and trying to slide it by us? It is imperative to go back behind workers to insure they have done the things you ask them to do correctly. Yes...
07/11/2013
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Sometimes you just gotta suck it up and take it... you know? I had this Condo inspection today in St. Petersburg, very close to St. Pete beach. They call it Saint Petersburg, but it was very close to Ft. Desoto if any of you know where that is. Very beautiful area, loaded with Condos! This one wa...
07/11/2013
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I have seen so many leaking sweat solder joints on plumbing fixtures lately… mostly on installation of water heaters… here is an instructional blog about how to sweat solder a copper water pipe joint! There's no magic required to solder a sweat fitting, though the very presence of a propane torch...
07/08/2013
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I grew up in a house with no air conditioning. Looking back, I don't know how we did it because I'm pretty sure I would die without it now! We had jalousie widows that stayed open most of the time during the summer months with fans in every room. I go into the service and when I come back they ha...
07/06/2013