I love to solve problems, whether it is moisture problems in your home, or a simple school age math equation. How about you? Can you solve this equation? Apparently, it can be solved by pre-school kids in 5 to 10 minutes, so it must not be too difficult. If you know the answer, post it in the c
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04/06/2012
Wounded Duct – Corrections Needed! Be responsible for your actions. Mistakes can happen in the repair, remodel, and restoration of a building. It can happen to contractors, homeowners, flippers, and handymen; accidents do happen. I saw some things today that caught my eye; some mistakes in co
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04/06/2012
I look at plants a little differently when I can see them up close. What do we miss when we do not take the time to see what is around us. All the details, colors, shapes can be passed over without even knowing any better. I’m going to slow down a little bit to see things a bit better.
04/05/2012
Curious about the importance of your Google Rank? Joe Smith has some actual statistics that may be useful to you. You might want to check out Joe’s special offer too! Good Morning All, There is alot of info flying around about what percentage of clicks a site gets in what position in Google..H
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04/05/2012
Catch the little signs before things get worse. Don’t wait for the big, expensive water damage to happen when the little signs of water intrusion have started. Water damage can come in many forms, a broken water supply line, frozen pipes, or even a leaking dishwasher. But the water problems th
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04/04/2012
Sacramento Valley from El Dorado County – Photo I had to find a place to pull over to get this shot, it was near the end of the day and the sun was setting over the horizon. You can see the pockets of rain in the clouds as they are approaching. Enjoy this day!
04/03/2012
Yes, that water is supposed to drip like that. I’ve been doing a few apartment community exterior dry rot lists that need to be done before painting this spring. I came across some common issues that can help in reducing your water related damages. This post has to do with your air conditione
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04/02/2012
When choosing a home inspector, it is good to have one with plenty of experience. When working with older homes, your property inspector needs to be able to recognize when improvements are a violation of the local building codes. Jay gives an excellent example of a sump pump improvement that is
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04/01/2012
Retaining walls aren’t what they used to be. There has been a shift the last few years to cement and stone type of retaining walls. While concrete blocks have been available for years, the selection, cost and style has made these types of retaining walls the walls of choice. If you are in need o
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04/01/2012
Is your cat this curious? Sometimes you just can’t get done what you need to do, because the pet just needs attention. When trying to get a photo of the moisture rising in a valley in the foothills of the Sierras this week, Mr. Kitty just had to get in the act.
04/01/2012
