Power at only half of the house? - 10/31/07 10:41 AM
It was a rainy Sunday and my wife and I were arriving home after a 6 hour drive from Spokane, WA. All we wanted to do is come home and relax before the start of a new work week.
Our first clue that things weren't right was the garage door would not … (3 comments)
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"Anything Can Break at Anytime" at an Everett Home Inspectors house. - 10/28/07 11:50 AM
Well it was a rainy day in the Pacific Northwest when my wife called to inform me that our basement carpet was sopping wet. I had just wrapped up an inspection an hours drive away, and proceeded directly home.
In the meantime I talked my wife through some things to check. First we … (4 comments)
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House built to encourage pest infestations in Washington State. - 10/26/07 09:21 AM
Why would anyone build a house so poorly that termites, wood boring beetles, ants, and wood rot fungi would easily infest the structure? The answer is .......research and training.
Washington State University and numerous sponsors have constructed what is called a "Structural Pest Research and Demonstration Facility" located in Puyallup, Washington. … (1 comments)
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Deck attachment defects by an Everett Home Inspector. - 10/25/07 01:20 PM
Most people do not know that their decks are improperly attached, when I find the defect during a home inspection. They assume that since they bought the house new, the code compliance officer should have made sure the builder installed it right. Seems logical, but the reality is that many details … (3 comments)
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Check to make sure your inspector, and/ or contractor is licensed here. - 10/25/07 11:33 AM
It is so important to verify the status of any individual you hire for your self and your clients. It is due diligence. Unfortunately many people take the easy route, and take the prospective workers statements at face value. We all need to remember that the people willing to do sub … (3 comments)
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Power Outages and Generators-Safety Tips from Everett Home Inspector - 10/24/07 07:29 PM
Generator Manual Transfer Switch
With Fall and Winter storms approaching, and already one large wind storm under our belt for the season, many people may be considering the purchase of a generator. There are some very important safety considerations when installing and using a portable generator.
Never use the a generator … (1 comments)
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Is your Washington Inspector licensed? ...by an Everett Home Inspector - 10/24/07 10:36 AM
That is a trick question. And I will explain. You see as Home Inspectors there is no license here in Washington State. But here is the tricky part; We do have to obtain a Structural Pest Inspectors license (SPI) from the State, if we report on of course pests (wood destroying … (3 comments)
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Water in crawl spaces - 10/24/07 09:42 AM
Here in the Seattle area we are known to receive a fair share of precipitation. It is no surprise to me when I crawl under a home and find ponding, pooling water. Modern homes typically have a footing drain installed around the exterior foundation perimeter during construction. Inside the space they … (5 comments)
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House on Fire in Marysville-Pictures from an Everett Home Inspector - 10/22/07 09:55 AM
Several months ago I was driving through Marysville, WA and saw a huge column of smoke rising into the air. I decided to alter my course towards the fire. I came upon a controlled burn being performed by the Marysville Fire Department. It was the first controled burn I had ever … (3 comments)
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I like Free advertising on the web from an Everett Home Inspector - 10/21/07 12:25 PM
The other day a web developer saw the phone number on my truck, so he decided to call and ask if I needed a web site. I already have a website (which is free) and politely declined his offer.
It got me started thinking about all the places I advertise for … (6 comments)
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How about some exterior maintenance? - 10/21/07 10:01 AM
These examples are from a 1989 one owner home. There was some significant deferred maintenance, which led to very serious consequences. This is not composition (LP, Weyerhauser, or Masonite) siding. This is real wood. The owners just did not pay any attention to the caulking and paint, so water was able to … (3 comments)
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FSBOs....Why buyers should have a real estate agent - 10/21/07 09:14 AM
An old adage says "He who represents himself, has a fool for a client" As much as this is true in the court room, it also carries into other aspects of our lives. Take the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) method of selling real estate as an example.
In my ten … (6 comments)
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Should new construction be inspected? - 10/21/07 08:22 AM
The answer is YES!
It amazes me how many home buyers ask that question. Or when I have a buyer call to inquire, and they tell me that their agent said that they did not need an inspection, because the new home was already inspected by the local building department. .....What?
Fortunately there … (3 comments)
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New Construction Defects - 10/21/07 07:13 AM
Many buyers and even some real estate agents ask me if a new construction inspection is really necessary. To many of us in the industry this is a no brainer. There are very few inspections, on new construction homes, that end with a report that is absent of deficiencies.
Many times the … (4 comments)
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My vFlyer for Craigslist posting - 10/16/07 11:31 AM
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Flyer Service, marketing - 10/16/07 11:26 AM
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How To Pimp Your Craigslist Post
If there's one thing we all love, it's free access to great resources like Craigslist. Although Craigslist initially started as an e-mail distribution for social events, … (0 comments)
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