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home inspection: 10 Ways to Cut Utility Bills - 06/27/10 01:29 PM

Here's a ten-step program that's guaranteed to reduce your utility costs.
The steps are not set in stone; every house is different, and different climates may dictate different strategies, which will be determined as soon as you take the first step.
1. Get a home energy auditBefore beginning any energy retrofit work, have a home energy audit done to identify and prioritize problem areas.A good home energy audit always includes a blower-door test. To be sure your auditor is well trained, choose one certified by RESNET or BPI.The audit can cost as much as $600. Subsidies are available from some utilities and … (4 comments)

home inspection: Post Tip:Prevent cracks. - 02/20/10 02:50 PM
If your stove has radiant or halogen burners, always place a pot on the burner before you turn it on. A cold pot coming in contact with a hot burner can crack the stove top, requiring a costly repair.
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home inspection: Barbeque Safety - 07/02/09 09:00 AM

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home inspection: More Awesome Radon Info - 11/10/08 02:36 PM
I have to thank Salvador Del Cid with RE/MAX in North Portland for his excellent blog on radon over the last few days. His wife is also a reporter for KOIN 6 News and did a fabulous piece of the dangers of radon.
The link to the short story that was on the news Friday is:
http://www.koinlocal6.com/content/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoId=9024@koin.dayport.com&navCatId=156
There is also a longer 24 minute interview with Scott Burns, Professor of Geology, Department of Geology,Portland State University. It is better than some of the multi-day long classes I've taken on radon. The link to that one is:
http://www.koinlocal6.com/content/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoid=9012@koin.dayport.com&navCatId=3&articleID=9012
Salvador also has a … (12 comments)

home inspection: Manufactured Home Tie-Down Inspections Now Offered by Pillar To Post - 10/23/08 11:06 AM
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home inspection: Pillar To Post: First Year Home Warranty Inspections - 10/21/08 01:32 PM
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home inspection: Pillar To Post: Eco-Friendly Remodeling - 10/20/08 11:25 AM
Whether you are making an addition to your home or remodeling your bathroom cabinets, eco-friendly choices can help you conserve resources and reduce your impact on the environment. As the demand for green building materials grows, major manufactures are expanding their affordable sustainable options, so the green choice may also be the less expensive one. Here are some green guidelines to consider during your next remodeling project.
Consider renewable sources for cabinetry. Choose wood products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which will be harvested from sustainably managed forests. Spruce, eucalyptus or reclaimed wood are durable, sustainable options from sources … (2 comments)

home inspection: What's all the fuss about RADON? - 10/13/08 11:55 AM
What's all the fuss about RADON?
  
Really, is radon a legitimate concern in our part of the county?  I thought we were out of the "hot" zone. You know, the Midwest.  Are some unscrupulous sorts playing on our ignorance and fear to drum up business doing unnecessary testing and mitigation of our homes? 
 
It's not the intention of this article to prove that radon is present in Oregon.  Hundreds, if not thousands, of measurements taken in the area prove that it is present.  But it is also true that Oregon does have lower levels on average than the rest … (4 comments)

home inspection: Choosing a Handyman - 03/20/08 05:22 PM
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home inspection: Household Allergens - 03/17/08 12:43 PM
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home inspection: Carbon Monoxide: Avoidance & Prevention - 03/16/08 12:36 PM
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home inspection: Radon: Yes We Have it in Portland Contrary to Popular Belief - 03/14/08 05:00 PM
 
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