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I have been blogging lately about school related issues and tonight---well I am at it again....!!! The summer has left me with awesome memories of fun with my husband and children--But there was no schedule REALLY...I thought there was at times but FUN almost always out weighed working.... So tom...

As the children of the Brookfield Elementary School gear up to head back to school this week....There will be something NEW for them to play on.....You Guessed it a NEW Playground!!! According to the school newsletter- Thank you to: The Brookfield Board of Selectman The Brookfield School Committe...

What a wonderful summer vacation I had with my family!!!  The weather was fantastic almost everyday!!! There were many trips to the beach AND riding on the boat... A part of me is excited for the new school year and the other part of me really likes WARM weather!!! The kids are definitely ready t...

Jay this is another great post regarding foreclosures that have been purchased and rehabbed....you really need to look at EVERYTHING....because there could be hidden defects!....Thanks for sharing....Sometimes I smile and sometimes I cringe when someone calls to schedule an inspection and they sa...

More great information from Jay the Home Inspector......That was the question I heard over the phone when someone needing a thermal image inspection, among other things, called to find out about possible foundation leaks.  They had this problem once before and were upset at having to deal with it...

What a great way to end Summer Vacation...... We were invited to a Family Outside Movie Night.... Popcorn, Candy, Snacks, Drinks...FIRE... S'Mores...AND Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs!!!!!   Yep...OUTSIDE...Projected onto a house and it was just perfect because there is a slight hill, which made f...

Jay the Home Inspector on air flow.....It is probably true that on half the home inspections I do the filter is installed backwards.  It is important that the filter be installed the right way!  Why?  Because one side is stronger and meant to handle the air flow's pressure.  There is an arrow dra...

More great information from Jay the Home Inspector.....That was my answer when a client asked me if a retaining wall was actually doing anything.  Retain - verb 1 continue to have; keep possession of. 2 absorb and continue to hold (a substance). 3 keep in place; hold fixed.  ORIGIN Latin retinere...

Family Fun Day Brookfield MA 01506 Lewis Field Saturday August 28th 10-4 Sponsored by the Brookfield Recreation Committee....Brookfield Family Fun Day....Enjoy a fun filled day.... OFFERING: FOOD ,GAMES, CONTESTS, CRAFTS AND A FIREMANS MUSTER. ADULT SOFTBALL GAME AT 4:00P.M. FOR ALL THAT WOULD LI...

BUS OR NOT TO BUS???? School starts next week and I am feeling like I have this big issue:  To send my kids on the school bus OR NOT!!! I know it might sound crazy to some people..."I rode the school bus and I turned out okay!!" Right!? Well that may very well be true, but kids are growing up "fa...