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Home Inspections: Pressure Treated Lumber, What to Look For!
Home inspectors cite wood to earth contact as a condition that will, eventually, lead to decay of the wood. Sometimes, the wood that is in contact with the soil is pressure treated lumber that is designed for that purpose. This article gives advice on what could be considered appropriate uses for pressure treated lumber. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Wood Destroying Organisms, What to Look for When Buying a Home
When wood destroying organisms are found during a home inspection, what can and should be done about it? Does the remedy entail wood replacement, or merely hiring someone to apply a pest control treatment? Some of the questions you might have about this process are answered below. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Problems for a Home Inspector
A home inspection, because it is a visual inspection by a trained professional, has a certain number of built in limitations. An inspector cannot see into walls. However, when the utilities at a home have been shutoff, such as water, gas and electricity, that imposes limitations on the inspection and that severely impedes the overall quality of the inspection. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Home Inspectors and the Re-inspection
On the surface, it sounds simple enough. But, in fact, the simple re-inspection of a previously inspected home or property is very high liability to the working home inspector. A synopsis of the complexities of the re-inspection process, and why it worries home inspectors, is provided below. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Home Inspections: Unsafe Decks
Decks are so commonplace that people tend to take them for granted. In fact, decks that are not well maintained can pose a serious safety risk to life and limb. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Home Inspections: Wood Burning Stoves in your Home
Wood burning devices, such as fireplaces and stoves, are among the most dangerous systems found in the home. Poor installation, or lack of maintenance, can lead to a serious fire hazard. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Energize your Kitchen With Color
Somehow, once the rush of Christmas is over, we have time on our hands. But usually at this time of the year, it has to be indoor time, so how about a low-key face lift for your place, specifically to 'brighten' your kitchen? Read
By: Eric Badgely | 27/12/2007 | Kitchens
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Why the Pacific North West?
"Why would you want to move to the Pacific North West?", I was once asked over the phone by my friend from back east. "Doesn't it rain there all the time?" I smiled as I squinted in the bright sunshine, attempting to answer this question. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 12/12/2007 | Real Estate
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New Construction Inspections
Do you need a home inspection on a brand new home? Isn’t the builder good enough indication that a new home doesn’t come with any problems? Don’t be fooled, even the most detail oriented, conscious builder can make mistakes. Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/12/2007 | Real Estate
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Mold, Causes and Remediation
Living in Washington most of us are familiar with moisture. Moisture in a home can lead to mold; so how do you handle a mold situation? Read
By: Eric Badgely | 02/12/2007 | Real Estate