home inspection: Extension cords through walls - 03/06/08 07:12 PM
When performing the electrical portion of a home or condo inspection. I'll occasionally run into cases where the property owner knowing nothing of electrical systems decides the best way to power up appliances is through the use of an extension plug.
Use of an extension plug record in and of itself is not a big problem. As long as they are temporary.
The key word here is temporary as extension plugs are not meant to be used as permanent wiring solutions.
When I see an extension plug has been run through a wall. I know it is not meant as a temporary … (21 comments)
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home inspection: Buying a house or Condo (consider pet safety) - 10/09/07 02:00 PM
Hi Everyone... the picture below is not for the weak hearted ,but is what got me to thinking about pet safety.
When I have time during the day ,which is often early morning or late afternoon I often feel like getting out of the house and off the computer.
Sitting around staring at the screen combined with my increasing age (turn fifty this month) (yes I am getting fixated on that fact) has caused my weight to balloon from 180 to 220 in the last few years.
Everyone says I look good (but I know they are lying).
Anyway my favorite way to relax is … (4 comments)
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home inspection: Is brick veneer the real deal? - 09/13/07 11:12 PM
Is my brick house real brick?
A good alternative title might be what is brick veneer ?
Back in the good old days when homes were built with brick it served as the structure for the home.
In today's home brick is still used, but not for Structure so much as for appearance. In other words, you can think of it more as a siding. The actual structure of a home built with brick veneer is normally that of a wood frame. So basically what this means is that the brick does not support the house, but the House supports the brick.
Another good … (85 comments)
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home inspection: Balloon Framing (not mortgages) - 07/30/07 11:29 PM
For anyone who missed it the Chicago Sun-Times real estate section featured an article on balloon frame houses published Friday, July 27.I found this article especially fascinating due to the fact the author Tom Corbett attributes Chicago being the fastest growing city in the world during the 19th century partially due to the innovation of balloon frame housing.
As a Home Inspector I need to be aware of this kind of property as do other Home Inspectors.
Balloon frame housing is not typical anymore and was slowly phased out during the early part of the 20th-century.
however there are still thousands … (42 comments)
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home inspection: Super Inspector - 06/13/07 08:27 AM
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home inspection: Happy Mothers Day - 05/13/07 02:54 PM
I would just like to express gratitude to all women out there who have chosen the most difficult task in the world.
That is taking on the job of bearing and raising children.
If you have a photo of you with your mother
,let the world see it today so you can show her how proud you are of her.
I Love You Ma
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home inspection: Build A House (ah) (aj) - 05/04/07 03:53 PM
Sorry it took so long but here are qa few more pics for your viewing pleasure.
Remember it is easier to plan ahead,rather than try to cut thick cement later.
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home inspection: Active Rain Helps People( and I feel good) - 04/30/07 08:46 PM
Some one contacted me today while I was at work by E-Mail after seeing my blog on Active Rain.
I came home tired and just thought ,a quick check for clients on my site before retiring to a nice evening in front of Heros, which is one of the shows I enjoy on TV.
The letter went on to request help regarding what appears to be a slumlord.
I went on to gather info which may be of help,and now feel very good about myself thanks to having a spot on Active Rain.
Maybe I missed Heros but now feel like one. There is something … (10 comments)
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home inspection: Bad start/Friday Night (silver lining) - 04/28/07 12:36 AM
I seem to be spending far to many friday nights at home lately,but at least this time it is not my fault.One of my lady friends invited me over for a night of dinner,and sitting down to a Chicago Bulls Playoff Game(now that they are on the verge of finishing off last years world champion and worth watching).after I hit the garage door opener There was a bang that shook me up for a second.Turns out an bracket that supports one of the door tracs broke.Soon as I jumped out I pulled the plug on the opener and found a piece … (1 comments)
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home inspection: BUILD A HOUSE (knowing what is important) - 04/27/07 01:11 AM
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home inspection: BUILD A HOUSE {the next step)part 2 - 04/20/07 03:28 PM
Well here we went and demolished the house so what is next?
Time to pour what is Known as footings,which is the very bottom part of the stucture or foundation.
How important is it to keep this level.?
did you know this is normaly twice the width of the cement foundation that will sit on top of it?
Why do you think they pour cemment for this seperate from the walls that will sit on top of it?
Why is there a line going down the middle?
Any body Know?
Com "on guys put your knowledge too good use other than cut and paste for points!
Sure beats doing … (25 comments)
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home inspection: Building a house - 04/19/07 01:51 PM
Hi... today I begin something different one of my neighbors has bought the home across the street in order to tear it down and build new.This began last week and I thought I would begin taking photos for my own personal documentation, but it occurred to me this be a perfect opportunity to share and educate anyone who has an interest in seeing how a home is built from the ground up.
Personally I do not know of any website that has ever done this before so perhaps it will be the first. If you have seen any other website attempt this … (14 comments)
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home inspection: Building a house - 04/18/07 04:39 PM
Hi.. been busy but have an exciting new project lined up.
A house is being built across the street,
Beginning either late tonight or early tomorrow I will be taking everyone on a more than likely journey of approx one year,as this is how long the average house seems to need for completion.
This will be fully documented with photos including circles and arrows making it is to understand which part of a picture is being discussed.
I'm considering making this a separate group and will begin by tomorrow.
What I want is comments as to whether or not you have any ideas as I will … (5 comments)
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