nachi: Code Alert OHIO - 3 APR 2008 - 04/03/08 05:50 PM
Ohio Governor Strickland has signed an emergency order to temporarily rescind the 2008 NEC and revert back to the 2005 NEC, effective immediately. This emergency order is valid for a period not to exceed 90 days, which is June 29, 2008. This emergency order effects 1, 2, & 3 family dwellings
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nachi: "Lock Those Doors" - 03/26/08 08:30 AM
I arrived at my inspection yesterday along with the Realtor and client to find the door unlocked. We looked at the sign in sheet and noticed that a locale Realtor had been there 3 days before my client had signed a contract on the home. I started my inspection in the … (7 comments)
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nachi: "Sump Pumps, Sump Pumps" - 03/10/08 05:33 PM
I inspected a home today that had 2" of water in the finished basement. I found that the GFI had tripped on the plug for the sump pump. I reset it and it fire right off and began pumping. The Realtor stated that the home was fine 3 days before when … (8 comments)
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nachi: Spring Is Right Around The Corner - 03/06/08 08:49 AM
Spring is right around the corner and the housing market is still what it is. So you need to pull out all the tricks in your bag to make that house look like a million bucks when the perspective buyers drive buy looking for a home. Here is a very simple … (6 comments)
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nachi: New Service Offered for MLS Relators - 03/02/08 05:48 PM
I have finished working on a way to up load a total of 94 digital photos that you the Realtor supplies to me. I have a free website that I will upload them to where you can then just change the url to a generic url that you can use on your … (2 comments)
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nachi: Las Vegas Alive and Well - 02/22/08 04:30 PM
Well I made it to Las Vegas just before the snow and freezing rain made its presence in Ohio. I am sitting here looking at 57 degree over cast sky's until my continuing education classes start. I know it could be alot worse. At least when I get done tonight at … (1 comments)
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nachi: Should We Take A New Look At Pre-Listing Inspections? - 02/17/08 09:38 PM
With the way todays market is going. We really need to look at all marketing aspects that we have in our bag to help our clients to sell their property. So I thought I would bring this back up for a rea-read again. I f you have any questions, please feel … (4 comments)
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nachi: Does Blogging Work? You Bet! - 02/09/08 07:00 AM
This is a snap shot of the 1st page of google for Lancaster Ohio Home Inspection. I did not pay for the sponsor link at the top, and I only pay for one listing which is the Independent. As you can see, I have 2 of my activerain post listed. The rest is … (4 comments)
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nachi: Providing Full Service To Your Client - 01/22/08 04:59 PM
This morning I arrived at my inspection a little early. I found that there was a fresh coating of 2"s of snow on the side walk. So I grabbed my shovel and cleared it off so that my client and the Realtor would have a clear and safe access to the … (5 comments)
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nachi: LCD Screens And Cold Weather - 01/20/08 09:36 AM
With the sub zero temps that we are having, if you have testing equipment, laptop, cell phones, Ipod's that has a LCD screen in them it is highly recommended that you bring them inside. Yes I know that the battery is suppose to keep the LCD screen from freezing. But I … (2 comments)
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nachi: "Cold Weather Car Safety Kit Do You Have One"? - 01/15/08 07:57 AM
Last night as I was coming home after a inspection, I found a car in a ditch of water with the headlights on so I stopped. It was on a no were back road. I found a 16 year old young girl sitting there crying, shaking from the cold and holding her … (9 comments)
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nachi: "Ice Damming On The Roof" - 01/13/08 07:26 AM
I inspected a home in the Great snow belt of Ohio 2 weeks ago. The roof was covered with snow that was starting to melt and it had the nice ice sickles hanging from the gutters. The down spouts were frozen solid with ice. I got into the house and found … (2 comments)
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nachi: Saving Energy Anyway We Can - 01/08/08 05:28 PM
With the rising cost of energy always on the rise. We need to be always on the look out for way so save energy. One of the cheapest and easiest ways is to check the chalking around your windows and doors. If it is bad or there is none, buy your … (2 comments)
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nachi: "GO GREEN OVER THE HOLIDAYS" - 12/21/07 08:17 AM
During the holidays it seems that I have a lot of extra paper laying around the house for some reason. So that got me thinking and I am always looking for ways to "GO GREEN". So here are some tip for the holidays that you might want to consider.
Put your used … (0 comments)
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nachi: Protect yourself from the "Silent Killer" - 12/11/07 09:06 AM
It's that time of year and with the rising cost of heating, people are taking to using alternative heating method. Some of these means are leading to Carbon Monoxide deaths. So when you are out and about looking at homes, take a look around for the CO2 detectors.
The flu and carbon … (0 comments)
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nachi: Ohio Electrical Inspection Rules - 11/20/07 07:35 PM
After reading threads on how Home Inspectors were preforming illegal electrical inspection. Well I made some phone calls and this is the email that I got back from the Ohio Board of Building Standards with a hard copy letter for my file. So I thought that I would include a copy … (3 comments)
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nachi: "Christmas Lights Beware" - 11/18/07 09:08 AM
I complete a home inspection Friday for a FSBO. Well they had the home all decked out with Christmas lights which I was really surprised to see. But to each to their own on how they want to sell their home. The home was a very nice home with only a few … (1 comments)
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nachi: Free Home Warranties with Home Inspections - 11/07/07 02:35 PM
After working with a home warranty company. I was able to setup a program where I was able to offer free warranties for mine and your clients. These warranties will complement the 1 year warranties that you the Realtors offer your clients. I am offering a 120 day sellers warranty, and a … (0 comments)
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nachi: BLog, Blog, And Blog again. It Does Help! - 11/04/07 12:21 PM
I can not stress it enough the importance of taking the time to find places to post blogs, exchange links, place free directory listings. So take the time to post a blog, or leave a message to a blog. To help prove my point, go to http://www.google.com/ type in lancaster ohio home … (7 comments)
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nachi: Realtors, Looking for reading material Check this out! - 10/31/07 08:58 PM
This free PDF down load has alot of interesting information for Realtors. The writer has given permission for access and dispersement of this download. It is a great handout for clients and such. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I hope you enjoy it, and remember it … (2 comments)
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nachi: "FIRE", Something "YOU" can do about it! - 10/25/07 07:33 PM
After seeing and reading about all of the fires out west got me think about what we really need to be doing around our own homes to help prevent fires. One of the big things that I keep hearing from the fire people. That time and time again, they found that … (1 comments)
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nachi: Search Engine Spiders, "What do they See?" - 10/24/07 10:13 AM
Here is a link that you can go to to see just what the SEO spiders are SEEING and NOT seeing on you website.
http://www.iwebtool.com/spider_view
In my other blog posting covering the ranking of your website, http://www.websitegrader.com/ By using the above iwebtool link you will be able to see exactly what the spiders are … (3 comments)
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nachi: Electronic Reports, What do you want? - 10/12/07 09:47 AM
Since I have started my new MoveInCertified program. I have switched over to a new electronic inspection program called Inspectvue by Porter Valley. My question to you the Realtor is this? Just how much of the Home Inspection report do you want? I can send you the full report along with … (0 comments)
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nachi: "Have You Looked At MoveInCertified?" - 10/07/07 06:57 PM
I have started to offer this service in my area not only to the Realtors, but to the F.S.B.O. also. I have completed 2 of these MoveInCertified inspections in the last 2 weeks since I started to offer them 3 weeks ago. I know that others are offering this service also, … (6 comments)
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nachi: "Dog Bites", It had to happen sometime! - 10/04/07 06:52 AM
Yesterday I had a inspection out in the in the boondocks with the closest neighbors approx 1 miles away. It was a empty home and the Realtor gave me the access code for the home. I started up to the front door and I was met by a collie dog that … (9 comments)
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nachi: "Adding peace of mind" - 10/03/07 07:57 AM
After working as a Insurance underwriter inspector for a number of years on the side as I built my Home inspection business. I learned a lot tricks of the trade on how to help cut the cost on your insurance cost. The (2) big water damage claims for the insurance companies were … (0 comments)
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nachi: "It's that time of the year" - 10/01/07 09:38 AM
Winter is approaching fast, is your furnace ready? Only about 30% of a home's heating system is reviewed by the local gas provider if they are called out for a seasonal start-up. This leaves 70% of the review of the heating system to the homeowner or possibly to untrained personnel.
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nachi: Curb Appeal - 09/26/07 09:18 AM
Enhancing your home's value doesn't require extensive renovations and remodeling. Landscape improvements are an affordable way to add curb appeal and protect your home's value. The first step is a healthy lawn and garden - and fall is the best time of year to get started. You can increase your home's value … (3 comments)
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nachi: "Fall maintenance to prevent Spring time blues" - 09/22/07 03:54 PM
It is that time of the year again that we need to remind our clients to take care of the fall time chores and maintenance items. Remind them to clean out their gutters to make sure they drain properly so they do not hold any water that could freeze and allow … (0 comments)
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nachi: "Selling Your Home Faster" - 09/07/07 09:44 PM
The New, National "Move-In Certified" Program
Today's slower housing market calls for some creative thinking, and the pre-inspected "Move In Certified" program instills buyer confidence. As a participant, you assure the potential buyer that your home is free from any major concerns regarding safety and function, and that a professional, independent Home … (0 comments)
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nachi: Cleaning of Mold - 09/05/07 11:56 AM
I am always hearing people talking about how they have cleaned up what they felt was mold using bleach and water, followed up with a good paint coating of Kilz or such. To be truthful with you until I had taken a course to become certified for mold testing. I myself … (3 comments)
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nachi: Inspecting Summer Time Attics - 08/25/07 08:14 AM
OK guys and girls... Lets be very careful out there when we inspect the attics with the extreme temps. I had a attic that I just had to go into to try and see where the day light was going from. Roof was just to steep for me to get onto … (1 comments)
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nachi: High Tech Tool Update - 08/14/07 09:00 PM
I have finally finished building my new aerial video home inspection tool today. Now the next thing to do is to perfect my flying abilities. After I get that down, I will be adding a aerial inspection for my clients and also a aerial virtual tour package for the Realtors. As … (1 comments)
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nachi: "Tip of the day" - 08/14/07 08:48 PM
According to B.J. Perkins of Habitat's ReUse program manager in Austin Texas.
"Before you remodel, invite a Habitat for Humanity chapter to remove materials and fixtures for later resale. "About 85 percent of a house is reusable," We can do a total take down, or do a cherry-pick job and take the cabinets, the … (6 comments)
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nachi: Before Lighting A Fire, Read This! - 07/26/07 11:33 PM
Before Lighting A Fire, Read This! By Mark H. Roe BeSure Home Inspection
I know that it is still the middle of the summer. But before you know it we will be thinking about liting up the good old fire place. So I thought I would post this article I had … (3 comments)
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nachi: Were Does The Water Come From - 07/13/07 10:13 PM
I read an article that talks about water leaks in the home. It stated that water related insurance claims for water, comes from the 2 most common causes for water leaks are from the roof and the washing machine. It went on to state that a person can help lower their … (3 comments)
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nachi: They Need Your Help - 06/25/07 06:12 AM
Just an update on a very special project that is taking place at the Lancaster Campgrounds Lancaster, Ohio. They are in the process of trying to raise money to preserve this 125+ year old historical auditorium. A group that lives on the campgrounds are trying to tear it down, but the association … (4 comments)
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nachi: "The Humidity Is Rising" - 06/24/07 06:19 PM
I can not state this enough to homeowners and everyone in between. The summer months brings out the best in the higher humidity days. 3 out of 7 homes that I have inspected this month alone, has tested positive for Black Mold. Every one of them had the vents to the … (3 comments)
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nachi: Lawns Increase Home Value - 06/12/07 05:25 AM
Nearly every homeowner contemplates ways to increase the value of their home and most of them also spend significant time and money each year creating a beautiful yard. Few people, however, make the connection between the two, not realizing that a healthy and beautiful lawn and garden can improve the value … (5 comments)
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nachi: "Do you have a Home Inspection Question?" - 06/05/07 07:16 AM
Have questions about home inspections? Ask NACHI certified inspectors about anything!
Ask a question: http://www.asknachi.org/
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ADA compliance expert home inspectors Pot lights Cost? aprintence inspector aprintence inspector turned down. can inspectors come and do the testing Home Inspection / Interested in Purchase Permanent Stairs/Steps Ask a New Question Articles & … (1 comments)
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nachi: New House on the Block - 05/06/07 09:20 AM
New House on the BlockForget comic books and collectibles - the latest rage in the online auction world is real estate.by Roseann Henry http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/managinghome/article/0,16417,421787,00.html
In trying to providing full service for my out of state clients. I come across many different types of Real Estate information. I came across this article in the … (1 comments)
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nachi: Open Invitation To All - 05/03/07 07:41 PM
Every one is invited to please join us for the Inspection Event of the Millennium in beautiful Toronto, Ontario, May 17-19, 2007. The entire 3-day event including snacks, education, training, speakers, exhibitors and door prizes galore is only... Just $99 a person for everything!
http://www.nachi.org/convention2007
http://www.nachi.org/conventioninvitation2007.htm
www.besurehomeinspectionservice.com
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nachi: Drying Out a Wet Basement By: John D. Wagner - 05/03/07 06:49 PM
I ran across a very wet basement this morning during a home inspection that could have be prevented with just some common sense preventive maintenance. I found this article at This Old House Magazine, and thought I would pass it on to you.
A wet basement is more than a nuisance. If … (3 comments)
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nachi: Spring Shower Alert: Upgrade Your Gutters - 05/02/07 05:20 PM
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/search/results?archive=&query=gutters&Search.x=16&Search.y=4
www.besurehomeinspectionservice.com
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nachi: Are You Green ? - 04/28/07 02:12 PM
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nachi: Is The Grass Really Greener On The Other Side? - 04/23/07 04:45 PM
The other day as I was pulling up to my inspection. I noticed that the grass in the inspection yard was really deep dark green compared to the other yards around it. I got to meet with the home owner and I asked him if he had a lawn care company … (5 comments)
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nachi: Video Inspections for out of state clients - 04/10/07 07:34 PM
I have been providing video, and digital photo inspections for my out of state clients. My question to the Realtors, and local clients? Would this type of inspection be something that you would be interested in having in place of just a standard paper work inspections? The video, and digital inspection … (0 comments)
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nachi: What kind of report format do you like - 04/08/07 07:54 PM
I am interested in knowing what types of reporting formats do you or your client would like best?
I myself use a electronic report writer that I have customized to meet the needs for my coverage areas.
When I finish this report I have several different ways to proceed.
1. Is to just … (3 comments)
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nachi: A simple piece of plastic could save your life, Protect yourself from the 'silent killer' - 03/31/07 07:58 AM
Protect yourself from the 'silent killer'Installing carbon monoxide detectors can save your lifeBy LAURA VAN HOUTEN Eagle-Gazette Staff A low level may just make you sick," said Mark H. Roe of BeSure Home Inspection Service in Lancaster. "But a high level can kill you and kill you quick." Roe and the … (3 comments)
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nachi: Chinese government meets with NACHI regarding home inspections. - 03/27/07 06:38 PM
NACHI providing service and training world wide.
After nearly a year in preparation by NACHI's Deanna Willis, the Chinese government meets with NACHI regarding home inspections. The Chinese delegation from Hubei, China (near the Yangtze River) from the government offices of Hubei Provincial Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspections … (6 comments)
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nachi: Who are we really? - 03/23/07 08:07 PM
I am seeing more and more post claiming that they are better because they have this or that Certification or Licencing. As noted in other postings, Ohio does not have any licence requirements at this time. I my self will not make it appoint to knock the Accreditation's, Licensing, Certifications, and … (0 comments)
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nachi: Who is The National Accociation of Certified Home Inspectors - 03/17/07 10:07 PM
About NACHI
The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) is the largest inspection association in North America. Our home buying clients enjoy the HI Experience® only NACHI Certified Inspectors can provide. Formed in 1990, NACHI is both a non-profit organization as well as tax exempt. Its 205,000+ page, 132 million hit per year website, … (0 comments)
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nachi: Building a Home - 03/11/07 03:36 PM
If you want to build a new home, there are other things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights.
MPS Supplementing Model Building Codes
The Minimum Property Standards (MPS) establish certain minimum standards for … (1 comments)
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nachi: The Silent Killer - 03/11/07 03:01 PM
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nachi: Is your Home Inspector really qualified - 03/10/07 08:25 PM
Is your home inspector really qualified?
Licensing of home inspectors only sets a minimum standard. Much like being up to code, any less would be illegal. Imaginary people, children, psychics (who claim to "sense" if a house is OK) and even pets can be home inspectors. Other home inspection associations have no entrance … (0 comments)
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