ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2010
Woulnd't it be easier to just move the paper towel roll? ;-) Happy Wordless Wednesday!
09/29/2010
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Homeownership really can be a dream come true, especially for first-time buyers. But what happens when it all comes true? Today my friend, co-worker, and first-time homebuyer let us know what it's like to "live the dream" and tries not to forget to enjoy it. ----- Posted By: Paul Picard, U.S. Ins...
09/29/2010
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I wanted to check in with my friend and co-worker, Faith Greenwell's blog to see how her home selling adventure was going! Check out how her past week went. --- Posted By: Faith Greenwell, U.S. Inspect Blog Our next big project on our list was new carpet for the basement. The old carpet has been ...
09/28/2010
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Tip of the Week: Fixing a stinky garbage disposal. Remember the lemonade powder to fix a smelly dishwasher? Well what about the garbage disposal, you ask? Here's a trick to try: Quarter up a few lemons, squeeze the juice into your ice-water, tea, onto your fish, or whatever, then throw the quart...
09/27/2010
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ANSWER: Furnace Caked with Dust It is extremely important to keep your furnace and furnace filters free of dust (as this label states). Dust can cause the unit to work less efficiently increasing your energy bills, but it can also recirculate into the air your family breathes and even cause a fi...
09/24/2010
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Posted By: Chrissy Doremus, U.S. Inspect Blog Looking to put down some roots this year? In most regions, fall is the time to plant a tree. Why should you consider planting a tree? Well, besides being beautiful and providing shade, trees positively alter the environment in which we live by moderat...
09/24/2010
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It's Wednesday so it's time to check in with my friend and first-time homebuyer blogger, Paul Picard. This one is hysterical. It involves a mystery, a secret, and a carpet--enjoy! ---------- Posted By: Paul Picard, U.S. Inspect Blog Something horrible happened last week. We found a mystery stain ...
09/22/2010
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Tip of the Week: New House Final Walk-Through. If you are lucky enough to be purchasing a brand new house, when you are doing your initial builder walk-through, don’t forget to take a look around from some seemingly strange places: sit on the toilets – if something catches your eye during the wal...
09/20/2010
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ANSWER: Child's Room Decoration Hung From Live Wires Most childrens' toys just come with batteries--this one could pack a real punch! What you are looking at are live exposed wires above a child's bed, but that's not all. A (large) decoration has also been hung from those live wires. Yikes! This...
09/17/2010
Attention children (ages 9-14) nationwide, the EPA is holding a National Radon Poster Contest to raise awareness about radon. Create your poster (8.5 or 11 inch paper; other paper sizes accepted) and fill out the Artwork Submission Form. Learn more here. The contest is almost over, just a month ...
09/17/2010
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Residential Property Inspections