bellingham business blog: Rastlingh With Words: Good Bloggin' vs Good Spellin' - 08/14/08 08:07 PM
Years ago, when I worked in broadcasting, those of us who were announcers really dreaded having to read any ad copy that was written by one man who worked at the station. He sounded good on the air, but lord help you if you had to read any of his … (3 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Tiny Clues - 08/12/08 04:40 PM
The photo below is another example of why an inspector has to look very carefully at things -- especially looking up. That is often a direction that gets less scrutiny than other directions. It is not that your neck binds up or anything, it is just that an inspector is often … (17 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Firewall Breach - 08/11/08 05:04 PM
There was a very good blog today by Charlie Buell that involved minimum standards of inspection. You can read it here. My blog today is related to that. In his article, Charlie was specifically explaining how minimum standards sometimes ignore the requirements for a firewall, probably the most critical one is … (6 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Veteran's Cup Soccer, Bellingham WA - 07/10/08 11:28 PM
We have a big sports event taking place in Whatcom County this year -- right now to be exact. The Veteran's Cup, a soccer tournament with 85 teams participating, has been going on since Wednesday and it will continue through Sunday. There are different brackets (age divisions) and teams from all over, and I mean … (11 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Business Is a Merry Go Round - 07/10/08 12:01 PM
The photo above, from Lucca, Italy, is one of the better looking carousels or merry go rounds that I have seen. This picture helps get a point across. Lately, reading the newspaper and even blogs here at active rain, many people are worried about their businesses. When things are tight, that … (11 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Reality Bites: The Real Scoop on Attic Treasures - 07/08/08 12:20 PM
Recently there was a post here at active rain that had to do with what an inquisitive party might find tucked away in an attic. The blog was written in an adventurous, or an overly optimistic, viewpoint. While fun to daydream in that manner, seldom does that one big find in the attic make … (12 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Thinking Vacation - 07/07/08 09:34 AM
The weather is nicer, finally and all of a sudden. The wife and I have been thinking about a vacation this year. Every year or two we go to Italy, sometimes Mexico. We had such a good time last year in the Veneto region of Italy that we are leaning in … (6 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Bellingham Home Inspection (King of the House) -- The View From Below - 07/05/08 01:10 PM
It is not uncommon for a home inspector to notice a problem caused by a roof prior to actually going on the roof. This is often apparent at the soffit area, or structure below, and is visible as the inspector walks the perimeter of the property evaluating the overall condition of … (2 comments)
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bellingham business blog: When Your Biggest Fan Is Your Biggest Problem - 07/03/08 09:11 AM
I know, this title makes it sound like I am going to write a blog about stalking. The whole scenario of an infatuated and possessed fan is well-established. Since stories like that are abundant in the tabloids, I will stick to something simple that also fits with the title of this blog.
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bellingham business blog: It's All About Form - 07/03/08 12:01 AM
Some photos do a better job of getting a point across than others. I think this one is pretty good. In Washington State, where most home inspectors are also licensed structural pest inspectors, there are a number of guidelines that we are required to follow and procedures we must adhere to. In … (5 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Hold the Peanuts --- Please! - 06/29/08 05:20 PM
I told my wife, an avid gardner, that I would write this blog. She has a chip on her shoulder about people feeding squirrels. We have a conflict of sorts. She likes to garden and has a green thumb. I like to feed the squirrels. This fellow below I consider to be one … (10 comments)
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bellingham business blog: "The Contractor Stakes His Reputation On This House" -- Start Running! - 01/25/08 02:58 PM
I have got to tell you, especially with remodels and contractors "flipping" houses, you really need to start running when the contractor or his agent says "This contractor stakes his reputation on this job." Over and over again, I have heard that. The first time I thought, wow that is neat … (6 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Whatcom County Home Inspection (King of the House): Over and Over Again - 01/23/08 09:37 PM
A home inspector, who is realistic, knows that he or she will see many of the same things time and time again. Let me name only a few: Gutters full of debris; downspouts that drain against the foundation; trees over the roof, moss on the roof; creosote in fireplaces, wood stoves … (6 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Thin Air Up There - 01/14/08 10:31 PM
This photo probably does not do the driveway justice, as far as how steep it really is, but this is a fairly common problem in Whatcom County -- especially in a community out by the lake. That problem is driveways that are really, really, really, really steep. I have done inspections at some … (3 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Bellingham WA Home Inspector (King of the House): High Deck Safety - 12/22/07 04:02 PM
When a home has a high deck, or a balcony, an inspector should look to see that lag bolts or screws were used to attach the ledger board to the home. Obviously, high decks coming down with party goers can result in some pretty serious injuries. In a related matter, at … (4 comments)
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bellingham business blog: Beware: Hairy Homeowner Does Electricity - 12/02/07 06:34 PM
That is not a typo. In this case, when I say Hairy Homeowner, I spelled hairy the way I wanted. This is one of the more bizarre things I have seen in the last couple months. This was in an older home where the owner had done much of his own … (4 comments)
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