ct: Energy Audits, Why You Can't Do It Yourself - 12/17/07 04:13 PM
As utility cost rise everyone is looking for was to save on their energy bills. The internet, the daily paper and magazines all have tips for reducing your energy usage and expenses. These little bits of energy saving insight are great advice, but are no substitute for a professional energy audit.
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ct: Energy Audits, Why You Can't Do It Yourself - 12/17/07 04:07 PM
As utility cost rise everyone is looking for was to save on their energy bills. The internet, the daily paper and magazines all have tips for reducing your energy usage and expenses. These little bits of energy saving insight are great advice, but are no substitute for a professional energy audit.
A … (6 comments)
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ct: That's Not Rain Drops Falling Down Your Chimney, Meriden, CT - 09/07/07 02:32 PM
A common problem with oil fired heating appliances, especially newer more efficient models, is condensation of combustion gases inside the chimney flue. This appears on the unit and flue pipes as a rust like substance running through the flue joints. This problem is very often misdiagnosed as rain water flowing down … (8 comments)
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ct: That’s Not Rain Drops Falling Down Your Chimney, Meriden, CT - 09/05/07 09:10 AM
A common problem with oil fired heating appliances, especially newer more efficient models, is condensation of combustion gases inside the chimney flue. This appears on the unit and flue pipes as a rust like substance running through the flue joints. This problem is very often misdiagnosed as rain water flowing down … (1 comments)
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ct: Radon Retesting, Hamden, CT - 08/23/07 10:28 AM
I was called recently by the listing agent of a home here in Hamden, Connecticut concerning a radon test result conducted in the home by another home inspector. The agent and his client were concerned the test may have been inaccurate because the home was vacant and had been close up … (24 comments)
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ct: An Unprofessional Experience, Shelton, CT - 08/13/07 07:38 AM
A home inspection I did the other day was like few I have ever experienced. The client was a young woman referred to me from a past client. She was extremely cautious and very apprehensive about buying a home. Because of this she asked a lot of good questions.
Her agent … (13 comments)
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ct: Stained Glass Window, Meriden, CT - 08/08/07 02:20 PM
I found this stained glass window in an older home (1888) during a home inspection in Meriden, CT. It is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship of many older homes. This was one of two similar windows. I took this picture because the light was coming in the window just right and it looked … (7 comments)
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ct: Who Really Should be Picking Up the Radon Test - 08/04/07 09:20 AM
The answer is simply the person who placed the test. All too often the client or their Realtor are given the job of retrieving the radon test. This responsibility is often handed off under the guise of saving the client money. What has occurred is over charging for a set of … (10 comments)
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ct: Wallingford CT, Unsafe Electric Service Panel - 08/03/07 02:48 PM
During my inspection this morning I found this extremely unsafe main service panel. I have never seen a main service wire of this type. That of course would be because it is not the correct type of wire for this application. It appears to be a heavy duty cord used in … (4 comments)
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ct: Home Inspection 101, A Consumers Guide to Hiring a Qualified Home Inspector - 07/18/07 09:23 AM
The purpose of a home inspection is to inform the individual buyer of the current condition of the home. The purchase contract the buyer and seller signed is contingent on the home inspection. A buyer will generally have the option based upon the inspection to; opt out of the purchase, ask … (83 comments)
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