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2009
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I got an interesting email tonight. It was from a client I visited on Saturday. The Saturday visit was to help him out. He is a renter and there is water damage to the parquet flooring inside the front door. It only happens sometimes. His landlord accused him of leaving the door open during ...
03/29/2009
You have probably heard by now that our government, in all its infinite wisdom, has decided to stop purchasing condoms from its long-time supplier in Alabama. The United States government is the largest purchaser of condoms in the world. And it should be. It needs a large and ready supply for ...
03/24/2009
Well, you knew this was coming. The Chinese drywall problem is worsening. As it does, people will be looking for more and more remedies. http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/03/18/the-lawyers-have-landed-in-the-uproar-over-chinese-drywall/ In addition to the plumbing, electrical and air condition...
03/21/2009
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At first glance you may not notice everything this photo has to offer. Most people would focus on the AC unit in the window, um, hole in the wall. It is a long story, as it should be -- after all, it was a very long home inspection. The "structure" on the right is one of three (very) illegal ad...
03/17/2009
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Sometimes after a period of being together, a separation happens. Often it is not the fault of either party. I had three different houses last week with a no-fault separation, and thought it might be time for a post. The couple on the right has been at least near each other for 10 years. At on...
03/09/2009
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I had a call from a prospective client. She needed a home inspection. Her first question was, "Are you an engineer?" What can I say? "No, I am not. Do you think the house needs to be seen by an engineer or a home inspector?" She didn't know. "All I know is my boss told me to get a home inspe...
03/04/2009