home inspection: TALES FROM THE ATTIC: WHERE'S "RALPHIE?"
- 09/05/09 11:32 PM
Hi everyone! It's been a while since I have been here, and I may be a little rusty at this, so bear with me. I was thinking the other day, and thought... who gets into more crawl spaces and attics than a home inspector? Not many people get to have these lovely experiences daily, so I'm thinking, why not share some of these wonderful exploits with those of you who do not get the opportunity to be gnarled up in tight, hot, dirty, and sometimes damp spaces. Thus, a new series is born... So, let's begin with one of my … (22 comments)
home inspection: "Vermiculite' In Your Attic?
- 07/31/08 05:21 AM
I ran across this yesterday while doing a home inspection. It was the first time in a few years that I have seen "vermiculite" in an attic. Vermiculite is a substance that has been mined, predominately from Libby, Montanna and distributed by a company called "W.R. Grace". It was widely used for insulation, among many other uses starting in the 1940's and 50's. In 1991, the EPA issued health warnings about the substance, because it is believed that much of it mined from the Libby site contained asbestos, or asbestos dust. Many of the miners that worked there fell ill and/or died … (20 comments)
home inspection: Is Your "Check Engine" Light On?
- 06/30/08 02:36 AM
For a number of years now, I have always wondered about what the exact reasoning that manufacturers of automobiles have behind their use of this "Check Engine' light. They have always had the technology to make it much better, and much more useful than it is. How? When that light comes on, don't you just have a feeling of dread come over you? Like... "I wonder what the heck is wrong now?", because you know the next step involves going to a repair shop, dealer, or local parts store... just so they can TELL you what the light means this time. Why … (11 comments)
home inspection: Sellers- Prepare For Invasion (Getting the jump on the home inspector)
- 03/18/08 11:41 PM
You KNOW he's coming, and you know he's nosey. He'll be here soon with all his gadgets, and peering into every nook and cranny. He'll be opening up places that only spiders and your equally nosey Aunt Petunia have ever seen. This guy also has a big mouth, and he will soon tell the world about all the secrets your home now holds. So, what can you do? Can this maniac be stopped? Probably Not! But there are certain things you can do to prepare (No, not setting bear traps in the crawl space), and make it a more positive experience. … (6 comments)
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Kevin Corsa
H.I.S. Home Inspections, Stark & Summit County, OH...
Hi everyone! It's been a while since I have been here, and I may be a little rusty at this, so bear with me. 
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