atlanta home inspector: Moisture Control in Home/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 09/28/08 11:29 AM
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Consumer Information:
Preventing moisture from reaching high levels in your house is the simplest and easiest way to prevent mold. There are several no-cost and low-cost ways to do it.
If your house has a crawl space with a dirt floor, cover the floor with a … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Winter Coming/Natural Gas Health Effects/Accurate Home inspection Atlanta - 09/25/08 07:49 AM
Although the conventional human health toxicity of natural gas has been assumed to be low, many people with chemical sensitivities react extremely adversely in the presence of even minute traces of natural gas. This adverse reaction may either be owing to impurities or odourants in the gas, or to the gas … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: 5 Top home improvements from the Atlanta Home Inspector - 09/23/08 08:24 PM
As a home inspector I love sharing tips and information with home owners and I ran across an article that listed several of the top home improvements that could be done for less than five hundred dollars. When you're trying to sell your home one of the best things to check … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector finds an airplane inside this home. - 09/21/08 05:51 PM
As the Atlanta home inspector we have the priviledge of finding all kinds of things inside homes we inspect. Here is a picture that I found in a home while doing a home inspection for Peggy Smith - an Alparetta, Cumming and North Metro Realtor.
I looked at this … (3 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Health Effects of Lead/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 09/20/08 07:55 PM
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*Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S..Let us provide a inexpensive testing in your home if it is 1977 or older.If you use these homes as rental properties,section 8,investments this could … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Conserve Energy and Save Money/Atlanta Real Estate Inspection Service - 09/16/08 09:17 PM
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Are your energy bills too high? Is your home not as comfortable as you want it to be? Do you want to do more to protect the environment? Do you have teenagers at home giving your hot water bill a beating? … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Formaldehyde in Homes/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 09/14/08 12:36 PM
Formaldehyde is an important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain other natural processes. Thus, it may be present in substantial concentrations both indoors and outdoors.
Sources of formaldehyde in the home include building materials, smoking, … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: global energy /real estate consumer tips/findmeaninspector.com - 09/08/08 08:52 AM
Geothermal heat pumps for homes and other buildings is way up - and likely to go higherThe geothermal heat pump is a green technology which, unlike solar and wind power, doesn't get a lot of attention. Geothermal heat pumps utilize the Earth's constant temperature to heat and cool water that is … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Realestate Blog/Winter heating tips/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 09/07/08 09:10 PM
Heating systems and fuel-based appliances
Unvented or poorly maintained fuel-based appliances can be a source of contaminants.Other pollutants can be distributed by the forced air system. Here are some ways to reduce contaminants.
Accurate Home inspections of Atlantacan provide you with a level of accountability, professionalism by a qualified building codes inspector knowledgeable … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Say hello to the Atlanta Home Inspectors little friend! - 09/03/08 04:47 PM
Hello folks, David Lelak here and to be honest the guest that I ran up on in an attic that I was inspecting gave me quite the start. I was down on my hands and knees and glancing at the outer edges looking for signs of leaking and everything else and much … (10 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Breana Lelak (C.E.O. in training) for the Atlanta Home inspector - 09/02/08 07:17 PM
Hello there, Breana Lelak here (C.E.O. in training) I am helping my dad with the "candy houses today." They are little houses made out of cardboard. They are sometimes spray painted different colors. I have gotten the privilege of going to two different real estate offices. We filled the candy houses and … (7 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF)/FindmeanInspector.com - 08/30/08 05:11 PM
Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF) provides protection against frost damage without the need for excavating below the frost line. An FPSF has insulation placed strategically around the outside walls to direct heat loss from the building toward the foundation, and also to use the earth's natural geothermal energy.Traditionally, foundations are protected from … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Proper Home Ventilation/Part 2/Findmeaninspector.com - 08/17/08 10:44 AM
Determining the Humidity Limits-
Many people believe that 25 percent relative humidity as a lower level is still too high. The debate breaks predictably into several camps with the engineers (the aircraft people being the most vocal) arguing for no lower limit for health and only a discussion on comfort. Whereas … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Real estate Blog -Atlanta Homes/Electrical Fires - 08/04/08 09:02 PM
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Electrical Home Fires National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical distribution was the largest cause of property damage wreaking $643.2 million in property damage in home structure fires,38300 reported home electrical fires resulted in 284 deaths, 1184 injuries and $668.8 million in direct property … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Friends of the Atlanta Home Inspector - Dr. Scott Featherstone - 07/14/08 08:31 PM
As a gift I received two detox foot baths from my husband who is a friend of Dr. Scott Featherstone. He bought these foot baths thinking just how relaxing they would be, not really considering the full health benefits of them. Needless to say I was amazed, Dr. Featherstone showed me … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Tornadoes, wind damage and hail storms, Oh My! You may have to worry about your contractors to. - 07/14/08 06:40 PM
Here over the last few months Cherokee County was hit by a few storms including tornadoes, and a lot of hail damage. According to the following article the storms in Cherokee County caused about 13 million dollars in damage with more expected to come in. Our house was included in the hit and being … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Safety Guidelines for Home Pools-Findmeaninspector.com - 06/28/08 10:13 AM
Swimming pools should always be happy places.Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drowning's and near-drowning's of young children. These tragedies are preventable. These are guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. This designed for use by owners, purchasers, and … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta's home inspectors customers can't believe we take video testimonies! - 06/25/08 04:42 PM
David has been getting his clients to do video testimonies right there on the spot with no cue cards or anything and some of them can't believe that they go over the main items of the report right then and there and then David pulls out his little flip video to … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Real Estate-Home Inspection Atlanta/Professional Service. - 05/27/08 02:56 PM
For many months now, real estate foreclosures have been on the rise. We hear this on the news regularly. The causes are many - a major cause was the creative financing in the form of adjustable rate mortgages which now are adjusting upward.More than one million foreclosure filings were … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector's wife & daughter shares "The Beautiful Ellijay Mountains" - 05/22/08 05:08 PM
Breana and I went up to the Ellijay mountains to visit with my parents and ran across this beautiful subdivision called Black Bear Ridge Mountain sitting well off the beaten path. Ever since we purchased the flip video we try and take it every where we go. We have such a great … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector's wife shares "How to do an ActiveRain Video with mixpo" - 05/20/08 08:10 PM
After spending quite amount of time on the phone with Brad Andersoh I decided to try and do "How to video on ActiveRain Video/Mixpo" I decided that if I could do a video that answered some of the questions that I thought was dumb, and that Brad gladly answered, that maybe … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector series on "what we inspect" Part 1 - 05/20/08 10:33 AM
Did you know that as an Atlanta Home Inspector I check around 2000 items on each and every home inspection. So many times we are asked to cut our prices, give discounts and other things. The average home inspection takes me 3 to 4 hours to do the job properly, without … (6 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta's home Inspectors first video done with ActiveRain Video - 05/15/08 08:27 PM
Check out the Atlanta home inspector's first home inspections video done with ActiveRain Video. This took a little bit of a learning curve and two complete deletions before getting it done. I think the next one will go a lot quicker and smoother. I'm beginning to think I could really put … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Wet Basement/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 05/13/08 11:27 AM
A wet basement can be a nuisance or a real nightmare. Each year, thousands of homeowners are faced with the unpleasant side effects of seasonal rainfall. Problems they can face range from mere dampness to flooding. Chronic basement leakage is a serious problem that can destroy personal property, furnishings, appliances, and … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspectors Sunday Funnies - 05/11/08 07:36 PM
Talk about making you think. All these little sayings are true and yet we don't think about the reality of them or ever contemplate the why someone would do these things.
Only in America ......do drugstores make the sick walk all the way tothe back of the store to get their prescriptions … (8 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta's Home Inspector shares a little laughter along with inspiration. - 05/09/08 08:12 AM
I've seen this before and loved it only because of the life lesson that it teaches. So many times when stuff happens we get so discouraged that we just want to lie down and take what ever is coming our way. This is a great reminded to not do that. To … (10 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Construction Defects/Accurate Home Inspection Atlanta - 05/08/08 07:45 PM
A construction defect can be so severe that it causes cracks all over your house. The source of the construction defect will dictate what areas of the house will be most affected. Ceilings and fireplaces may show signs of a construction defect rooted from soil issues or water issues, but are … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector says "You can increase your business by doing this simple thing" - 05/08/08 10:09 AM
So often I hear the word "blessed" and automatically my mind travels to the financial aspect of it. But I really have been thinking about this lately and I let my mind go on a whole different avenue. You see, David and I have so many things in our life right now that causes us … (12 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspectors tips for helping with allergy season - 05/07/08 10:47 PM
I don't know about you but after reading the info below I think I'm definately going to have to get out the feather duster. I have this really great feather duster from Flylady.net and it does a fantastic job when I've got it in my hand instead of typing here at this … (5 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Radon in homes/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 04/29/08 11:20 AM
RADONRadon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that enters the crawlspace (or home) from the soil beneath the home. The EPA calls Radon the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the US.
Where does Radon come from?
Radon is a decay product of uranium. As underground uranium goes through a series of decays, … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Real estate Blog-Engineer Or Inspector - 04/26/08 09:21 PM
A home inspection is often referred to as an "engineering report", although many home inspectors are not licensed professional engineers. The essential difference between a home inspector and a professional engineer is that the professional engineer can offer opinions based upon engineering judgment and can design specifications for repair or reinforcement … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Anyone out there sell life insurance, It looks like I need some for David. - 04/24/08 08:42 PM
When David tells people that he is a home inspector everyone thinks that's great until perhaps they hear some of the stories that he tells. One of his favorite sayings is "This Atlanta Home Inspector walks the roof" and he is not joking. And that is what he did during an … (10 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: This Atlanta Home Inspector Has NEVER "Killed A Deal!" - 04/24/08 07:19 PM
As a North Atlanta Home Inspector it is my job, to convey my findings, to my customer, in the most concise and accurate way possible!
And I want you to know that I have Never Killed a Deal, BUT I have had a few houses like this one COMMIT SUICIDE … (9 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Check out our new look! - 04/24/08 06:05 PM
Well everyone, I finally got our new customized active rain header and everything done. I would love to say "that it only took the 30 minutes or so to get it done, but no such luck. I've worked on this off and on all day and I'm still not sure that … (14 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Almost Friday Humor - I just couldn't resist. - 04/24/08 03:33 PM
Sometimes being blonde is such a blessing, you never fail to get all the latest dumb blonde jokes. I got this one in today and sometimes I refrain, but today I just couldn't resist. So here you go, a little almost Friday humor. Now if you're blonde and get offended, please … (6 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector gives you several reasons why you should never buy a new home. - 04/23/08 11:29 AM
Now that I got every real eastate agents "Minds in a tizzy" I'll finish my statement from above.
Atlanta Home Inspector gives you several reasons why you should never buy a new home without a home inspection. So many times we think we're getting the best home possible without the issues that … (13 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: I personally think it’s just a waste of time, but that’s just my opinion! - 04/23/08 10:20 AM
The other day I was talking with a guy and his wife happens to be a Realtor. I was asking him how she is doing and he quickly goes into the slow market thing. I sat there listening to all that he was saying and all the negative comments made me … (14 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Deck Safety-Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 04/22/08 09:12 PM
More than a million decks are built and replaced each tear in the united states.While decks are a popular feature of many homes,the construction and safety of decks have come to be a big concern in the building industry.Improper deck building has resulted in a growing number of deck failures and … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector wanted to remind you of a couple of things - 04/22/08 09:04 PM
As an employer, I wanted to take time to remind you of the following event that is happeing this week, don't forget to show your appreciation for those that help keep everything running smooth.
Do you appreciate what your employees do for you??? Well Administrtive week is THIS week, April 20th-26th! Don't forget … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Avery elementary is having its first-ever spring fling May 3 2008 Vendors are Welcomed! - 04/22/08 08:56 PM
I just wanted to recap the following information for you. This is the first ever spring fling at Avery and I hope everyone in the area will take time to come by and check it out. I think it will also be a great way to show case you business and … (0 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector shares a safety tip. - 04/22/08 08:30 PM
I don't know if the below story is true or not but I received it and it really got me to thinking. With the new wave of everyone texting now days instead of actually calling on the phone, the below story could happen. Being an Atlanta Home Inspector, if I know … (9 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector wants to share a local event in Marietta, GA - 04/18/08 08:22 AM
Your Atlanta home inspector wanted to share the following local event. Our church went through revival and the whole church has been stirred up (in a good way) and we are continuing on with gong out witnessing and having services so that the lost can be saved. In the word it says … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Laughter is great medicine. Sunday funnies. - 04/13/08 08:54 AM
Here's a little laughter to start your day with.
Remember to tell someone you love them and then put it into action.
Have you hugged your kids today, they'll be grown before you know it.
Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses. ~~~~~ Blessed are those who can give without remembering And … (17 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Laughter is really good medicine - 04/12/08 07:39 PM
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. 'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and … (9 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: A very special day for both my daughter and me. - 04/07/08 10:42 PM
I had a very special opportunity to go out with my daughter on Friday and watch her witness to people. We had a week of revival at World Harvest Church in Ball Ground and it continues on. The team from the Great Awakening came in and lit a fire under us … (6 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Inspector has a problem with these boots. - 04/04/08 09:36 AM
David Lelak an Atlanta Home Inspector goes the extra mile to walk the roofs of every house when possible. Some things are just not visible from the ground or with binoculars. But I think in this instance this would have been caught. I just love some of the things that I … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: You need to always DOUBLE check your clients or acquaintance's email address. - 03/29/08 08:44 PM
Hey folks, I know you was looking for some really important, earth shattering, business changing, client getting, informational blog that is full of wisdom and knowledge and I'd love to accommodate, but I just can't. Seems wisdom and knowledge stepped out for the weekend and all I have left are these funnies.
WRONG … (12 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Anybody else get some junk e mail - this made me laugh - 03/28/08 10:35 PM
I got this one in the email today and just had to laugh because I think that I have truly seen each and every one of these at least once and some of them have been around so long I can't even remember. It was just really to funny how many … (14 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector needs to sell F550, Who do you know that you might could share this with? - 03/27/08 05:24 PM
We really could use your help in getting this information out. F550 Ford Dump truck for sale, 1 owner in excellent Condition. Priced at $34,500 is a steal.
Hi everyone, I know that as big as this group is there is bound to be someone out there who might know someone … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: For those who have signed my guestbook, I had to delete it. - 03/26/08 12:16 PM
This goes out to those who signed our guestbook on our blog, I'm sorry but I had to delete it in order to redo it and get it to work correctly. I did something wrong and it was cutting of the comments that people left. I couldn't figure out how to … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Alpharetta Home Inspector protects your investment, while protecting himself. - 03/25/08 12:32 PM
David Lelak, an Atlanta Georgia Home Inspector protects himself and your investment by wearing protective gear into the attic. You might ask "How does wearing protective gear in the attic protect my home." He protects your investment by not tracking insulation all over your home. If he tracked insulation out of … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Avery elementary is having its first-ever spring fling May 3 2008 Vendor's are Welcomed! - 03/19/08 04:38 PM
Avery is very excited to announce its first-ever spring fling on May 3, 2008. So mark your calendars, there will be lots of games, prizes, shopping and more it's sure to be a great time!
Avery will be offering booth rentals at the Spring fling. They are currently looking for any parents or … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector: Atlanta Home Inspector finds issues with dryer vent - 02/26/08 07:33 PM
David Lelak, an Atlanta Home Inspector located the following issue on a local Canton, Ga home inspection that he was doing. Most people don't even begin to realize the fire hazards that a dryer vent can cause. This particular case is really dangerous and you also have to wonder if the … (20 comments)
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