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2012
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This is a post about roof algae, before and after treatment. Over two years ago I wrote a blog post about the black algae that plagues so many shingled roofs. Technically this algae is called Gloeocapsa magma. In the post I published a formula to spray on it to hopefully eradicate the algae. Th...
10/21/2012
When you are on a home inspection and the feature list says to look at particular things, be sure to check the back side (I'm not referring to people, people!). Yes, the features included a "beatifully refurbished and painted deck!" OK, very nice. Let's have a look. When I hear or see the word "...
10/20/2012
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Last night at the church Halloween party, this guy showed up wearing a Jurgensen jersey and weird make up. He had a ghost story to tell. He came equipped with his own candle and insisted on the lights being turned out. He said "fire summons fear." The story was very real, too real in fact. It i...
10/19/2012
I have to say, there's nothing like a cooling facial when entering an attic space. Alright, it wasn't a really hot day, but very sunny and the attic space heated up nicely. The blast of cool air on my face was welcome! Looking to my left I saw why. The "brand new" HVAC system had a long trunk in...
10/18/2012
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I got a response back from a recent home inspection - "But they're really small holes." For sure, I am not going to say if this comment was from a seller or listing agent disagreeing with me. It was, but I am not going to identify from whom. For sure, it was a very out-of-place, even stupid, co...
10/17/2012
On occasion I have the opportunity to stop back by a vacant house where there were things identified on a home inspection that desperately needed attention. I was driving by, so, with a given occasion to revisit - another incomplete roof repair, I went into the yard to see something. The seller ...
10/16/2012
"A fact rarely suspected, let alone understood, is that businessmen are by no means the chief beneficiaries of the free market, private ownership, limited government way of life. Many business ventures fail entirely. Who then are the beneficiaries? The masses!" Leonard E. Read (1898 - 1983) Bu...
10/15/2012
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You gotta love Flippers! The "features" information for this house included "Gorgeous new lighting for the kitchen!" The ceiling had seven, large, well-placed recessed lights. And it was true! The kitchen had a wall opened up (still trying to get info from an engineer on that one) and was a bi...
10/14/2012
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I remember hearing "Close, but no cigar!" as a boy playing with one of my friends. His older brother went to Villanova and ran track. That was the favorite saying of his track coach. Number two doesn't cut it. I guess in those days the winners got the cigar! I have also heard it said that clo...
10/13/2012
It's that time of year again. Fall and winter provide excellent opportunities to do some sprucing up and getting ready for the season ahead. So, once again, it's time for: Jay's Ultimate Fall/Winter Seasonal List of Chores! Specifically, the very important Fall/Winter Seasonal Chores List. Y...
10/12/2012
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