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homeinspector: Realtorspeak; a Dictionary - 11/05/09 10:06 AM
A recent post reminded me of this old post of mine from several years ago. Since there are many new members since then, and many did not see it, I thought it might be nice to share it again.
First a disclaimer. This is all in jest and is not meant to offend anyone. I spend a lot of time looking at listings, because I am a very small time RE investor. I always get a kick out of the adjectives used to describe homes in these listings. The following are some of my definitions.
ELEGANT You can't afford it!
FABULOUS … (4 comments)
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homeinspector: This years gardens - 05/29/08 11:55 AM
I haven't posted in this group in a while. Just took a few pictures of the perrenial gardens at my place yesterday and thought I would share a few.
This view is looking toward the house from near the street.
Looking at the house and gardens from the South.
Looking at gardens from the East side.
Just recently finished building this office/studio for my wife. These gardens, along with the firepit and stone walkway are brand new; not quite so jungle like yet.
This view is from the North, looking back toward the new gardens along the edge of our little … (21 comments)
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homeinspector: Not Your Mother's Porridge - 07/22/07 07:51 AM
There has long been a raging argument over the best way to make oatmeal. Stay with me now, I know that many people don't like oatmeal. Try this way some time and maybe it'll change your mind. I learned this way years ago and it is the only way I'll eat it. In our busy lives, my wife and I always have breakfast together on weekends. Sunday is bacon and eggs, very basic with the bacon done on George Foreman and the eggs poached, both being a very low fat way to do it. On Saturday, we usually start with oatmeal. … (4 comments)
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homeinspector: Water? What Water? - 07/20/07 03:42 PM
I hate to belabor a point, but here are a few more crawlspace photos. Where does that water in the crawlspace come from? These photos, not all from the same house, show a few ways water can get into the cspace. Enjoy!
The above two photos show drain lines penetrating the foundation wall. That part is normal. What is not normal is the lack of, or inadequacy of the closing off of this penetration.
On this shot, there is a downspout. Just imagine how much water pours into the foundation area from this arrangement.
The previous picture was responsible for the water entering at … (4 comments)
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homeinspector: Crawlspace? No It's a Deck! - 07/19/07 12:11 PM
Not all WDO (wood destroying organism) damage is limited to crawl spaces. The following pictures show a deck in need of replacement. There are several reasons why this deck is in the shape it's in. When it was built, the structural lumber was not pressure treated. The joists are Douglas Fir 4X10, good solid construction, but the wrong product for the job. The house is located in a wooded area, dropping needles constantly, which go through the gaps in the decking and rest on the joists, holding moisture. The result was severe Anobiid beetle infestation and severe Wood Decay Fungus (rot). … (16 comments)
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homeinspector: Lifestyle Plus - 06/01/07 04:16 PM
Just thought I'd post a few pictures of June 1st in my gardens. My wife and I work hard to create what feels to us is paradise. Our little acre and a half, with pond, is just magnificant in the early summer. We've had two daughters married here. We love eating out on the deck by the pond, sitting on the front porch and actually working in the gardens. Vegetables are mine; perennials are hers.
I hope people enjoy sharing these photos. I haven't yet found a gardening group on AR, but would join one if it existed.
www.helmhomeinspections.com … (7 comments)
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homeinspector: Why Go In the Crawlspace? Some intense photos - 05/25/07 12:58 PM
The following photos are reasons home inspectors need to go into crawl spaces.
Photo above: Post in contact with soil; wet Photo above: Post in contact with soil: rot
Unsupported electrical wires Soil in contact with post, too close to beam
Anobiid beetle (WDI) infestation in beam Horizontal post; Dampwood termite damage
This crawl space had a number of areas that were inaccessible due to close proximity of soil to beams. As HIs know, there should be at least 12 inches between soil and beams. Soil should never be in contact with wood. There is no vapor barrier and ventilation was non existant. This … (20 comments)
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