If Only, - 03/07/08 07:15 AM
I think, too often, as mere mortals we wait for the "if only" to happen in our lives as if someone else has to do something before we can get up and get moving. Living is an action and the living of this life requires action on our part. If we wait for "if only" then we are just reacting to life and it's challenges. Just recently, doing the husbandly thing of "shopping", in an antique store I came across a small picture frame with a needle point (I think, could be cross stitch) that says "Happiness is a choice not a … (10 comments)

OH, So Proud - 03/07/08 06:53 AM
As someone said yeserday on AR, "sometimes it is hard to keep from laughing out-loud in the face of the seller". Now, we never want to make anyone feel bad about what they have been able to accomplish. This young homeowner was so pleased with the new kitchen he had installed "ALL by Himself". Oh, it did look quite nice with the stamped metal ceiling, period lighting and then there were the new appliances. The brilliant white cabinets with some glass panel inserts were just gorgeous. He even GFCI protected all the kitchen outlets. I'm thinking this is going to be … (7 comments)

The 4' level can be your best friend - 03/05/08 07:46 AM
As Inspectors we perform visual evaluations of reasonably accessible areas and are bound by "Standards" to disclose condition and not recommend repair. However we need to know what conditions percipitate our recommendation to call in an expert in a particular situation. Foundations can be difficult and if, at the conclusion of the review you cannot say, "the movement viewed in the foundation of this home appears to be within acceptable limits for a home of this age, it's condition, style of construction and in this area" then you should defer to a PE. Now, these Professional Engineers may not have the same amount of experience that … (6 comments)

Alas, Tis too soon over ??? - 03/02/08 03:24 PM
As it (the weekend) approached I had a few delusional thoughts..... Peace and quiet, Rest and relaxation, a little time for my wife and me to maybe just "Chill" as the kids would say. Or maybe they have a different phrase now? I have empathy for those of you located in the depressed markets. I am not sure how I would deal with a drastic slow down in business. I would like to think that I would work on some advertising technique that would get me noticed a little more, visit a few REALTY offices and make my presence and operation a … (7 comments)

 
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Michael Reel

Parkersburg, WV

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Integrity Home Inspections LLC

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