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2010 

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I love older homes with character. Sure, that usually means they lack high ceilings, closets, and in most cases you'll have to modify the inside in order to get the open-floor-plan we all seem to adore these days, but to me, there is nothing like the nooks and crannies, the charm, the details and...
11/30/2010

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One of our inspectors recently told me that one of the most exciting aspects of being an inspector is knowing that every inspection brings something new and unusual. You can't foresee many of the oddities you are likely to encounter, but you know the potential is always there. Included in the li...
11/28/2010

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Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This thought prompted me to think about all the things for which I’m so thankful; my husband, family, house, job, and many other blessings. That got me to thinking about Dorothy Gale. You remember Dorothy. Farm girl, in the middle of Kansas, living comfortably wi...
11/24/2010

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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it's my friend Paul's first Thanksgiving in his new house. It's a big day for this first-time homeowner. These are the occasions that home-ownership is all about after all. As always, he's sharing a special diary entry with us today--his last of the Tales of a First-T...
11/24/2010

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Here are some ideas so easy, you can even get it done before Thanksgiving. This morning I’m thinking about doors, interior and exterior, sticking or binding when you try to open them. I recently even discovered one at my own house, the result of a loose door hinge.I’ve decided the obvious first q...
11/23/2010

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This Thursday is Thanksgiving. That means that it's the time of year to gather with family and think about all the things we are thankful for. We eat turkey and mashed potatoes and we watch parades. But in my family, it also means that once that turkey dinner is cleared, my mother in law will be ...
11/23/2010

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ANSWER: Not enough clearance for fan and doors to operate properly. A recent visit to this home revealed a minor problem with operating the ceiling fan.  It seems the fan was installed while the French Doors were in the open position. Oops! Upon completing the installation and confirming the fan...
11/19/2010

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‘Tis the season for turkey dinners, gift-giving and—inevitably for most of us—throngs of descending house guests. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is safe and prepped for your friends’ and family’s arrival. Below are a few tips to help make your holiday-time maintenance a bit easie...
11/19/2010

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My friend Paul really "adores"many things about his new home...but none quite so much as his garage ;-) As you'll see, today he devoted some special comic relief time to properly singing it's praises. Enjoy! ------ Posted By: Paul Picard, U.S. Inspect Blog Our new home is big, it has many roomsO...
11/17/2010

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What if your getaway cabin could only be visited by boat? What if it involved rebuilding a lonely old dilapidated structure? What if the lot size for your cabin-to-be was an island only 4,400 sq ft? Dream cabin? Maybe. Easy? Definintely Not.Designer/Builder, Bruce Darring asked himself those ver...
11/16/2010
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