bulverde: A Real Reality Check! by Ceil Winters - 09/29/09 07:07 PM
Some of you may know and some may not, but I work with some of our senior citizens here in our community. I have been dealing with something recently that appears to be a growing problem. Helpless! Dealing with Reality and our Senior Citizens in our community. Please read to the … (4 comments)
bulverde: Fall Checklist Part 5 ~~~~~ Home Inpection Checklist by Carl Winters~~~The Attic - 09/28/09 08:01 PM
Climb with care and watch where you step/It's time for your Fall Home Inspection. This can also be helpful for the
First Time Home Owner
These may be a few things you can do yourself if your do not mind climbing up into your attic. Never climb without … (6 comments)
by Carl Winters, Complete Inspection Service
It may be good to call in a professional for this job
There are a few things you can do yourself
Check vents and registers for loose or missing screws or covers.
Change the … (9 comments)
bulverde: Fall Inspection Checklist! Part 2 - The Home's Interior - 09/24/09 05:39 PM
Fall Inspection Checklist! Part 2 - The Home's Interior
Fall Home Inspection Checklist
By Carl Winters, Complete Inspection Service
Interior:
Look for leaks under the sink
Look for signs of corrosion (green stains around brass and copper fittings)
Look … (9 comments)
Fall Inspection Checklist
Exterior: Examine porches and decks for loose rails
Examine for loose boards
Examine posts are firmly in the ground
Examine for rotted footings
Examine … (7 comments)
bulverde: Startz Cafe @ Startzville Texas; what ya see is what ya get, good down home cooking! - 08/14/09 04:58 PM
This morning I met a friend at our favorite breakfast meeting place at Startzville. It's a gathering place for all the locals. It's a place to talk about the community, fishing, the drought, the economy and to do a little local gossip. After we finished I went to ask Monica Startz … (13 comments)
bulverde: Welcome to Fischer Texas, Part 2 by Carl Winters - Fischer Dance Hall - 08/05/09 04:01 PM
Don't blink or you might pass up a real treasure....Welcome to Fischer, TX - This features the dance hall
In my last blog I featured the 9-pin bowling still in use today at Fischer Texas.
This blog is the Fischer Dance Hall, community meeting place, wedding chapel or celebration hall. It's nothing … (9 comments)
bulverde: Home Ownership is Traditon in the U.S./Census coming 2010 stand and be counted - 07/25/09 02:19 PM
The Census is an American Tradition, Stand Up and be counted
The U.S. Census Bureau News Report/Census coming in 2010
This may seem lengthy but it is interesting reading. You may want to hand this out to some of your First Time Home Buyer's in case they are not aware this form … (8 comments)
bulverde: What does "Acorns" and the Texas drought have in common in the Texas Hill Country - 07/19/09 01:09 PM
www.home-inspection4u.com Carl Winters, Advanced Home Inspector, License #3630, 830-660-0131
What does "Acorns" and the Texas drought have in common in the Texas Hill Country
Livng in the Texas Hill Country we noticed since spring the newborn fawns have not grown much and stay pretty close to our property. They are … (14 comments)
bulverde: Beat the TEXAS heat and Stay Cool - 07/14/09 08:30 PM
It a great way to beat the TEXAS heat. It is definitely an awesome sight to see. The best part is the temperature, can you believe the temperature is about 70 degrees inside. Certainly a way to "beat the heat". Nature's way of speaking in the Texas Hill Country.
There is definitely lots … (5 comments)
bulverde: Gas Stations, Service Stations, Car Care Stations by Ceil Winters - 07/01/09 02:51 PM
This was posted this morning in an article I received from the Key West Citizen Newspaper in Key West Florida. That is where I was born and my dad owned the first Standard Oil station in Key West. Back then not everyone was fortunate enough to own a car. This is … (11 comments)
bulverde: A Vegetable Garden could be the deciding factor...Ceil's Mail Bag - 06/10/09 09:37 AM
I just came in from our backyard vegetable garden and thought I would write a blog.
What does a backyard vegetable garden have to do with real estate?
Could be the Deal Closer
Memories of one more thing they liked about the property
Backyard Vegetable Garden is … (10 comments)
bulverde: Beans, Tomatoes and Peppers are part of our Farmer's Garden for 2009 - 05/13/09 08:26 PM
Guess what we had for supper. We say supper in TX but in some parts they say dinner. Our first for the season and they sure were good. These were the first picking of green beans.
Here are some pic's of the garden. Looks like it is going to be a … (9 comments)
bulverde: Thought Provoker - Prepare, Prepare, Prepare, Have a Pre-Inspection before you list your home - 03/20/09 08:54 PM
Eliminate the "fix-me's before you list by scheduling a Pre-Inspection.
Thought Provoker: By scheduling a pre-inspection you are solving the mysteries that may be roaming in or around your home.
The Pre-Inspection will reveal items that are in need of repair or may need attention. This buys you time to deal … (16 comments)
bulverde: Thought Provoker - Rain Water Catch Systems - 03/07/09 10:29 AM
Water Catch System - Using a barrel system.
We've been thinking about ways to conserve water to water the garden and plants. We have been looking at a few inexpensive systems that will catch rain (if we ever see rain again). Here is an example of a water catch system that … (11 comments)
bulverde: Mating Season in Comal County Texas - 02/20/09 09:16 PM
BEWARE: Annual skunk mating season approaches Comal County TX
They are cute and can be friendly but "hold your nose" Driving around the Hill Country can be pleasurable and relaxing - until a skunk ruins the mood or you hear your dog barking because a male skunk is doing a nutsy … (8 comments)
bulverde: Thought Provoker - Something may be lurking in your home - 01/27/09 10:12 PM
Maybe it's time we do a little house cleaning
You Can't See Them But They See You
10 top spots where germs may lurk and how to send the bugs packing.
Some of these we already know. I had forgotten about some of the other hiding places.
Germs in Your Home: … (16 comments)
bulverde: It's part of being a Texan - 01/26/09 08:15 PM
If you have missed us lately on Active Rain Ceil and I have been at war. Yes at war....against cedar fever.
Ceil and myself have been initiated with cedar fever. Mother Nature's hazing ritual designed just for Texans. We are in a war zone..surrounded and we are fighting back but loosing … (9 comments)
How to "Speed Up" a Home Inspection
These few simple items will help the Home Inspector, Seller, Buyer, and Realtors.
1) Confirm that the gas, water and electricity are turned on and that the gas pilot lights are burning.
2) Ensure all pets won't hinder the … (11 comments)
bulverde: Meet Sneaky Snake - 01/14/09 03:01 PM
Look for any opening in breaker boxes as they may house something you don't want to mess with. The critter had climbed up through the knockout hole and was after a mouse.
Needless to say, neither he or the mouse made it.
Wow what a sneaky snake. This will certainly … (51 comments)
www:home-inspection4u.com
The inspection is the examination of a home or business. The standard inspection includes a review of the heating and air-conditioning systems;
plumbing and wiring; roof, attic, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation (structural & mechanical).
Buyers, Sellers, New Home Phase Inspections are encouraged to have the inspection.
Service Area: San Antonio, Texas and Surrounding Counties (San Antonio, New Braunfels, Boerne, Wimberly, Bulverde, Schertz-Cibolo, Spring Branch, Blanco). Carl Winters, Advanced Inspector, License 3630...830-660-0131
(Since 1994)
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Some of you may know and some may not, but I work with some of our senior citizens here in our community. I have been dealing with something recently that appears to be a growing problem. Helpless! Dealing with Reality and our Senior Citizens in our community. Please read to the … (4 comments)
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