chino: More Than Meets The Eye - 05/05/10 05:38 AM
As a home inspector, our eyes are one of our most valuable tools, of course. Sometimes there are things we just cannot measure, for whatever reason, so we have to rely simply on what we see. However, when possible, it's nice to use some type of measurement to verify what we see.In this video blog I wanted to verify what I saw, so I got creative and was able to do so. I hope you enjoy it:
 
 
 
I hope this gave you a little more appreciation for a professional home inspection and its value.  Be safe out there.
 

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chino: What's on Your Roof? - 03/25/10 08:15 AM
Roofs are one of the most important components of a house, I think everyone can agree on that.  I see some pretty weird and ugly things on top of roofs, so I thought I'd share some with you.  I hope you enjoy it.  As always, your feedback is welcomed and appreciated.
 

 

So... What's on your roof? 
I hope this brought you some laughter and gave you a little more appreciation for a professional home inspection.  Be safe out there.
 

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chino: Home Inspection Video Blog - Interesting Findings - 03/11/10 06:38 AM
I seem to come across pretty interesting things every day during home inspections.  But of course some things are much more interesting than others.  I usually just have to enjoy or be amazed at what I find by myself.  But I decided to change that and share some of the more interesting findings with you.  So this home inspection video blog has a lot of laughter for you...  I hope you enjoy it.
 
 
I hope this brought you some laughter and gave you a little more appreciation for a professional home inspection.  Be safe out there.
 

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chino: Home Inspection Video Blog - Infrared Thermometers - 03/04/10 12:10 AM
This home inspection video blog shows the value of using an infrared laser thermometer while operating the heating system to make sure it's operating properly.  Infrared thermometers are not required by any home inspection association and not every home inspector carries one.  Please view the video blog for an example:
 
 
I hope this gives you a little more information about a professional home inspection and its value.  Be safe out there.
 

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chino: Home Inspection Video Blog - Bathroom Exhaust Fans - 02/24/10 08:17 AM
This home inspection video blog shows an example of a house built in 1988 that does not have a bathroom exhaust fan even though there is no window that opens in the bathroom.  Please take the time to watch it for a little more info:
 
 
I hope this gives you a little more information about a professional home inspection and its value.  Be safe out there.
 

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chino: Home Inspection Video Blog - Safety Egress - 02/17/10 04:02 AM
This home inspection video blog is about safety egress.  In a bedroom, two exits are needed in case of a fire.  One exit is usually the door to the room, and the other usually an open-able window or another door.  This video shows a safety hazard that did not follow the rule.  I hope you enjoy it:
 
 
I hope this gives you a little more information about a professional home inspection and its value.  Be safe out there.
 

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chino: Home Inspection Video Blog - Weatherproof Covers - 02/11/10 05:49 AM
I wrote about weatherproof covers back on 11-28-07 ... WOW, that's been while.  Hoewever, this time I did a video blog and not only explain weatherproof covers for exterior receptacles, I also show how to install one.  I hope you enjoy it:
 

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chino: Home Inspection Video Blog - Scary Door - 02/01/10 05:18 AM
Some things I find in the field while performing home isnpections are down-right scary.  So you've read the title and are probably thinking to yourself, "How can a door at a home inspection be scary?"  Well, you'll just have to watch the video and see for yourself.  To give it a dramatic effect, I added a "scary" voice in the video (my own voice).  So this home inspection video blog is a little scary and hopefully a little funny (my 6-year old really laughed at it).
 
 
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chino: How DORA THE EXPLORER hindered my home inspection! - 10/31/07 08:00 AM
I never expected Dora to try and hinder a home inspection... but it happened.  She looks so sweet and informational on TV.  I've even let my kids watch her show...
I don't try to get out of performing a professional and thorough home inspection.  And I admit it, I can't see through walls and I don't have x-ray vision.  But many times there are things that limit a home inspection.  Look how DORA prohibited me from seeing the wall and testing the windows and receptacles.  What if there was a big hole in the wall or the floor, the windows didn't work or a receptacle … (5 comments)

chino: A 40-year roof warranty. WOW!! - 10/23/07 11:05 AM
Isn't it amazing that you can get a composition roof warranty for 40-years!  That's how the manufacturers advertise it: 20-year, 30-year and 40-year roofs.  What a great investment.  How do they warranty a roof for such a long time?
Like everything, you have to read the fine print.  Most of these descpritions of the warranty are not as they seem, as you can imagine.  Most of the time the warranty only covers defects in manufacturing in the material of the shingles.  But what's that mean?  Basically, if the shingles were not manufactured properly at the plant, the shingles are covered by warranty. 
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