barnegat: Are you "Ready for inspection"?
- 03/13/09 02:58 PM
From routine maintenance, to detecting conditions that could signify the need for major repairs, there are many simple steps your seller can take ahead of time to prepare their home for a professional home inspection. In addition, on the day of the inspection, attention to a few details can go a long way to ensuring that everything goes smoothly. DISCLOSURES Disclose past catastrophes such as fires or floods Provide building permits and plans for any major renovations Disclose any work that was completed without the proper permits Provide invoices and warrantees for major improvements, termite treatments, roofs, furnaces, air conditioning, … (9 comments)
barnegat: Protect your A/C from dogs........oh and humans too
- 03/13/09 02:32 PM
Yes you need to protect your a/c condensor compressor unit (outdoor section) from dogs. Mans best friend is an air conditioners worst enemy. We all know dogs lift their legs and urinate on things to mark their territory. What most of us don't know is that the urine is acidic and very harmful to the metal components on your a/c unit. The acid in the dogs urine will cause corrosion and possible major damage to the metals on the unit, especially the softer metals, like the aluminum fins and copper coils. I have come across many a/c units where the … (2 comments)
barnegat: Healthy and Safe Spring Cleaning
- 04/04/08 01:11 PM
Now is the perfect time to tackle spring cleaning projects around the house. Here are some reminders to help make this year's spring cleaning safe, healthy, and easy: > Choose non- or low-toxic cleaning products whenever possible. > Alternatively, household staples such as vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda can make effective, inexpensive cleaning solutions. > Exercise caution when using ladders or stepstools, making sure they are stable and in good repair. Be sure to wear non-slip footwear around wet floors.
Now get to cleanin'
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barnegat: I always wondered how they got there????
- 03/21/08 03:16 PM
I do a lot of inspections of waterfront bulkheade properties. I see bulkheaders making repairs and building new bulkheads all the time. The houses ar quite close together so most of the excavation has to be done from a barge. I always wondered how they got the barge to the house. I was lucky enough to be doing a bulkhead inspection when one came around a bend getting pushed by....what looked like a tin can that had a large deisel engine. Took some pics. … (4 comments)
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