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real estate inspections: Speechless ~ Wordless
- 03/08/09 07:33 AM
OK, I do not know about the rest of you, But I'm a big fan of Speechless Sunday and Wordless Wednesday here on A/R. I look forward to both of these days of the week at A/R. I like to see the photos of other individual that they post and see if the author and the reader are on the same or different perspective views.
I see these posts as an art gallery within the members of A/R. The best part is this there no boundaries as to the type of photo or subject matter that one … (17 comments)
Some times I wonder what installers of certain kitchen devices are thinking. It is convince, cost or both, maybe just plain laziness. The photo above one can see a electrical activation switch and outlets combined, which not uncommon. The problem with this switch being located here, is well; its goes to the kitchen sink garbage disposal. If you notice its located below the kitchen sink counter top.
Can you see the problem now, that right. Just imagine if you are busy cleaning, cooking and the little rug rat(s) is running around in his walker, T.V. on … (16 comments)
All homes come with many different types of back-flow devices to prevent cross contamination of drink water and non potable (dirty water). They are present through out the house at varies area. The ones I'm going to talk about are the easiest one to find, on the exterior hose bibs. Back-flow (anti-siphoned) prevention protects the potable water system from minor, moderate, and severe hazards. There are over 10,000 reported cases of back-flow contamination each year. Some cases … (3 comments)
real estate inspections: YOU TALK TO MUCH
- 02/11/09 08:28 AM
Its not uncommon to see an electrical outlet underneath a sink inside a kitchen cabinet. But what got under my skin was that the home seller was boosting about the builder how great he is and they had the house inspected by a so called reputable inspector when they bought the house and that I was not going to find anything wrong with this house.
As she was saying this, here I'm looking underneath the kitchen sink staring. I'm thinking to myself, just stay quiet and write it down. The problem is there is a electrical … (15 comments)
real estate inspections: Bob-O's Family Fun Center ~ El Paso, Texas
- 02/05/09 08:23 AM
This weekend we were invited to one of my son's friend birthday party at Bob-O's. There is a place, that even as a grown up can act like a kid and get away with it. They have attractions for just about any age there. There is Laser Odyssey, batting cages, 18 Hole miniature golf course, Bumper boat, miniature go-karts, Go-karts, and of course a full array of arcades. Bob-O's is located on 3851 Constitution off Sunland Park Dr, which is the west side of El Paso. This a cool place to get away with the kids and do something different. … (5 comments)
The purpose of insulation is to provide a continuous thermal barrier to minimize heat flow through the walls, ceiling and floor. Insulation serves to keep a home comfortable and reduce costs for heating and cooling. The home will not be as comfortable and energy costs will be increased if insufficient insulation is installed, or it is installed incorrectly, such as being compressed or installed with gaps. Furthermore, it is not difficult to install insulation correctly.Criteria for a Quality Thermal EnvelopeInsulation should: 1. Provide a continuous barrier between the inside conditioned space … (7 comments)
real estate inspections: Sooo.........what your cooking?
- 11/20/08 02:11 AM
A question I have for today's career woman or single guy's is, do you use your kitchen range to cook or it easier to use a microwave to cook your meals. I myself do not use the microwave so must as to cook , but more for reheating left-overs or foods that require little time to heat up instant of using the oven.There are two type of ranges, they is gas and electric type. The reason some people prefer electric ranges they say is because they are afraid of gas appliances, here in the southwest region it appears that gas … (11 comments)
real estate inspections: Hydro heat, what's that?
- 11/06/08 03:25 AM
What is the difference between a forced air heating unit and a hydronic heating system. A forced air system has a burner compartment supplied by either natural or propane gas, transferring the heating through a heat exchanger with a flue vent. The warm air is forced through supply ducts by a blower distributing it out at a register or diffusers.
A hydro heat system uses a natural hot heater to provide space heating as well as domestic hot water in household usage.
The house I was inspecting today had a crawlspace. During the inspection I was looking for an access point in the interior of the house. That because the access on the exterior is to small and restricted, all I could do was just to put my face at the opening. The opening was about 8-10 inch. I was just going to write it up as inaccessible. Than I thought, I’ll just stick my camera into the opening and start taking picture in the blind. I’m so glad I did.
The corrosion on the black pipe and … (6 comments)
Yesterday I was inspecting a quadplex for an investor and of course all the units were tenant occupied. On the first unit on the hot water heater I noticed it had a recently replaced T&P (Temperature & Pressure) relief valve. T&P valves are designed to relief the water pressure of over 150 degrees F to protect the glass liners from cracking. At a glance I observed a problem with the exhaust line on the T&P valve, the first thing it has an incorrect coupling installed, the second is the wrong type of materials used as an exhaust line. The … (6 comments)
real estate inspections: Dancing the roof tops
- 10/14/08 04:58 AM
Concrete slate tiles have to be the most difficult type of roof cover to inspect. They are hard to walk on because of the flat surface. If one misses a step incorrectly the tile will crack. Many inspectors will not attempt to walk on this type of roof cover for that reason. If one doesn't have the experience on walking this type of roof cover, do not do it.
On the bottom left corner of the picture there is a cracked tile. Couple more tiles were found cracked not shown here on the pictures. … (7 comments)
real estate inspections: Cultural Crossroads - Chamizal National Memorial
- 10/08/08 05:23 AM
Chamizal National Memorial celebrates Mexican-American friendship and goodwill. It is a memorial to the peaceful settlement of a long standing dispute over the location of the international boundary between El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez in Chihuahua Mexico. On August 29, 1963, after more than a century of arguing about who owned the piece of land that was created by the meandering of the Rio Grande, the question was finally settled by the Convention of the Chamizal.
September 25, 1964 ~President Lyndon B. Johnson and President Adolfo Lopez Mateos unveil a commemorative boundary marker at Chamizal.
From this photo one can see the outline of the Border and !-10 Freeway. Tourists and natives alike use the coin-operated telescopes to magnify a particular view as they gaze out over two countries and the sparkling night lights.
The area before the construction of Scenic Drive was known as Stormsville, and the city considered it a public health nuisance. D. … (7 comments)
real estate inspections: Scenic Drive "The Best of the Border"
- 10/07/08 08:50 AM
As early as 1881, El Paso leaders promoted the idea of creating a place along the base of the Franklin Mountains to provide visitors a panoramic view of the area The automobile brought new attention to the idea, and in 1920, the city council and Mayor Charles Davis approved construction of a Scenic Drive. Finished in October 1920, the route became a popular attraction.
The 1.82 mile drive reaches an elevation of 4,222 feet, 500 feet above the Rio Grande. In 1932, the city contracted to widen and pave the road, and in 1934, Civilian Conservation … (3 comments)
real estate inspections: That thing cools your house!
- 09/30/08 11:21 AM
Here in El Paso we have two types of air conditioners one is evaportive coolers and the other is refrigerated units. The more popular is evaportive coolers, but they become inefficient once the outside temperatures start reaching over 95 degrees or more. That because these units only bring the inside temperatures down to about 7 to 10 degrees difference. That were the ceiling fans come in handy, to help circulate the air in the house.
This is a roof mount evaportive cooler common here in El Paso, Texas.
This is the inside of a cooler; … (13 comments)
real estate inspections: Anti-tip on range verify
- 09/24/08 09:07 AM
Are you aware of a anti-tipping device is install on your free standing range. An anti-tipping device ia a metal bracket that is anchored on the floor or wall to catch the range from tipping forward when some pressure is applied to the oven door. The oven industry introduced the anti-tip bracket intended to secure ovens in 1991.
Make sure the proper anti-tip device is installed correctly. If you are remodeling your kitchen, buying a new range or building a new home, make sure the installer uses the anti-tip device provided by the manufacturer.
Windows are the essence of a room and with thermal windows increase the energy efficiency of a house. But when the seals fail, moisture starts developing between the panes, giving it a wet look. Within time the moisture is drying out giving it a white calcium built up, a dirty look.The energy efficiency of the window is loss. This is what they look after a while. Pretty ugly uh!Some times the panes can be replaced and fixed; and some times it will need total replacement of window.
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