Taos Real Estate Inspectors

First, it is important that you know that home inspection is not a licensed activity in New Mexico ... and mold presence if requested.  Septic function test only, no excavation.  Well inspection. Steve ... of certification associations, some are not.  Always ask if they have some type of Errors and Omissions Insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 14:03:58

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What Documents Does a Buyer Need to Buy Real Estate?

Can a buyer represent himself when he purchases real estate from a FSBO or from a listing agent? ... Estate Agency Pamphlet Lead Paint Hazards Pamphlet Mold, Moisture, and Your Home Seller Disclosure ... Certificate For Your Protection: Get a Home Inspection For Sale By Owner Addendum Snohomish County “Right [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 04:58:41

ESA course and certification

Good Morning to all! Has anyone taken the ESA course for CMI and CMA and is it worth it? Mold issues have become very prevalent here and I feel additional education is necessary to keep up with other inspectors and the times. Thanks, Jim Murphy Antebellum Home Inspection, LLC. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 14:00:26

Greenspotting

GREEN IS IN. It seems nearly every magazine — including, now, this one — has had at least one issue with a green topic emblazoned on its cover, ... has been according to sustainable building guidelines without a third party certification such as LEED,” ... standardize on what it means to be green. “Third-party certification, such as an Energy Star rating [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 11:10:00

How to avoid buying a lemon

Hastily built brand-new homes can come with a host of problems, from leaky roofs and cracked foundations to windows that are installed upside down. Here’s how to protect yourself. By Marilyn Lewis, MSN Real Estate When you buy an older home, you’re often buying into the implied promise that a home that’s held up for 50 years won’t suddenly fall [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 04:46:58

How Safe Is Our Food Supply?

In recent years I have noticed the increased frequency of incidents and reports describing contaminated food items or food-borne ... is one of those “must have” courses that also includes a certification exam to ensure students are able ... display their most recent inspection rating. In our area most of the places seem to be in the 90-100 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 18:12:26

Secrets Revealed About Professional Carpet Cleaning

How many times have you had a party and woke up the next morning to find some nasty looking stain hid under a napkin; ... a solid reputation. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification is an non-profit certification organization. They promote high standards and ethics in the carpet cleaning industry [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 16:43:10

Interview: Estelle - Singer and Songwriter

Although Estelle's emergence comes several years after her British debut, her appearance on the west end of "the Pond" ... soulful lyrics and brutal honesty lie at the core of Estelle's work. Upon closer inspection, however, Estelle breaks the definitive mold. Unfortunately, in a cultural era best-known for disposable music [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 18:42:29

ASUM Renter Center hopes to bring attention to affordable inspection program

She soon discovered that black mold was growing in her house, a fact that became apparent when it started seeping out of the walls ... for the Voluntary Residential Inspection Program, which was implemented in April by the Missoula ... , they only address a particular problem. Under the voluntary residential inspection program, Holweger [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 15:47:11

112-point cpo checklist and what may or may not have actually occured with the vehicle acquired. Please read this very telling writeup below in his own words: July 1st, 2008 - The Purchase Of A Certified Pre-Owned Saab: In August of 2007 the wife and I had a baby and decided we needed something bigger for family trips than the wife’s Forester, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 22:03:44

nevada unions call for stricter crane regulations - contractors are opposed

from the LAS VEGAS SUN:   CONSTRUCTION WORKER DEATHS ON THE STRIP: ... is still considering its requests, but they may include laws that require more training and new ... at CityCenter by a large aluminum mold for concrete when it was mistakenly unhooked from a crane. Last month [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 14:50:49

Exclusive: Airbus Dreamliner Dossier Revealed

In a stunning and candid critique of its chief competitor, Airbus has crafted a comprehensive competitive analysis that touches on nearly every aspect of the troubled 787 programme gleaned from Boeing proprietary data and an embedded network of sources from inside the Dreamliner's global supply chain [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 21:28:51

Winterizing Your Home for Good Indoor Air Quality

(ARA) - As the weather begins to cool, we start preparing our homes for the winter season ... (NADCA). “The warm environment can also be a haven for mold and mildew, all of which can cause air ... of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria and very small [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 18:12:26

Swanky Dog Hotel?

Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00

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Cirrhosis ("suh-ROH-sus") is a very serious condition. It is a slowly progressing disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue, eventually preventing the liver from functioning properly. The scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 01:18:09

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:00:10

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 23:15:10

What if I have a radon problem?

Radon used to be a big buzzword back in the 1980's, but lately you don't hear much about it.   We do, however, encourage our clients to get radon tests (we have great home inspector vendor recommendations that offer the tests as part of the home inspection). Sometimes, those tests come [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 00:21:17

Common Questions About Home Inspections:Do it or Not & Why?

Thank you Spy inspections, for the following  informative Answers What is a Home Inspection? A home inspection is an unbiased evaluation of a home’s condition by a trained professional.  The inspector will conduct a visual inspection of the accessible portions of a house, both inside [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 18:22:14

A Green Inspection Can Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Homescpae.com Article highlights: ... energy auditors or energy raters. New inspection trend These professionals are usually independent contractors who have gone through a certification program offered by Energy Star. Because many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 06:11:21

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project “remodeling and construction” “kitchen remodel”   A question you might want to ask the contractor is how many remodeling projects like mine have you completed in the last year?  Ask for a list as this will help you determine how familiar the contractor is with your type of project [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 04:30:09

Preservation Companies, Contact Companies & REO Companies

This list may contain defunct companies or those that have changed their coverage area or services ... / Midwest MI - services include inspections, property preservation, repairs, mold abatement, and carpet ... - property inspection, evictions and preservation services - including debris removal, board-ups [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 03:47:16

Green Qualities to Look for in a Home

By Nichole L. Reber Homescape.com Article highlights: ... points in green certification programs. Taking mass transit helps reduce air pollution ... also absorb fewer insects and moisture that leads to mold and mildew. Windows. Opt for windows [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 06:11:21

Roof Inspections - Looking For Mold

Roof Inspections In most cases, it is a roofing contractor who will perform the inspection ... it. Certification usually lasts two years so that if the roof is damaged or leaks during that time ... influence on the certification process. For instance, a wood or shake roof over ten years of age [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 21:18:30

Home Inspection Misconceptions

What To Expect: Home buyers sometimes buy their home in on impulse ... inspection is the best way for potential home buyers to effectively evaluate the risks ... problems after they take possession of a property. A professional pre-purchase home inspection can reduce [more...]

Date: 2008-07-29 11:25:34

Water damage tips, emergency, urgent requirement

When it comes to water damage might be the last place you would expect to encounter major problems but don’t allow the dry and dusty landscape to ... : ·         Water extraction services; mold and mildew can begin growing in as little as 24 to 48 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:51:44

Growing Organic Mango in the Philippines

INTRODUCTION The growing market demands both domestic and export for organically grown fruits and vegetables compel us to learn to grow ORGANIC MANGO. This is a simple and basic study to help mango growers produce naturally grown mango free from toxic chemical residue, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 23:34:16

How To Find Out if Your Contractor is Licensed

How To Find Out if Your Contractor is Licensed “contractor” “contractors” Some of the biggest problems with contractors can be easily avoided by simply checking out the contractor first and making sure that you’re hiring a reputable, well established and professional contractor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 04:30:23

Home Buyers: Get your Inspections!

Home Buyers: Get your Inspections! Posted by Sacramento Real Estate Gal - Purva Brown on November 21st, ... this. Let’s go over some of the common inspections home buyers ought to get. The Pest Inspection ... of the house, you can probably tell that this is an important inspection. It is so important that the seller [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 13:40:33

How do you choose a mold expert?

How do you choose a mold expert? Upon positively detecting mold infection in your homes, ... or pets, it becomes even more important for you to get rid of the black mold in the soonest possible ... and very reliable mold expert: Make sure that you’re getting a certified mold expert. To make sure [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 09:35:10

Environmental Glossary

Learn more about environmental terms from our Glossary. The definition of the terms are derived from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Just click on the terms to see the Wikipedia source and find out more details about the definitions. A Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 04:11:16

Help Wanted September 17, 2008

Help Wanted September 17, 2008 By newsroom | - 9:54 am - Posted in Help Wanted WANTED! ... with Applications Or apply online at www.timhortons.com Paid Training - Free Uniform Meal Plan ... ; Experienced Toolmakers First & Second Shift Mold Grinders, EDM, CNC & Wire Operators [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 14:54:38

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as possible because you’re trying to be more environmentally ... and development practices. LEED is also a nationally recognized, third party certification system [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:15:29

GFI Outlet Controlling Multiple Locations

GFI Outlet Controlling... by Jim Zborowski Today 04:27 AM ... 655 6,113 Environmental, Pests, Health and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 10:44:15

Mold smelling dogs?!?

Mold smelling dogs?!? Inspections go to the dogs For Williamson A.M. • July 11, 2008 FRANKLIN — The newest home inspection service in Williamson County ... the presence of 31 different kinds of harmful mold in a home or commercial building, as well as termites [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 22:33:22

Absolute Carpet Cleaning in Bensalem, PA

Since 1989, Absolute Carpet Cleaning Bensalem, ...   Fire & Flood Restoration IICRC Mold Remediation Technician Claim Representative Public ... Restoration, Residential Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Power Washing and much more. They even [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 16:42:47

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares “remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 06:00:25

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as ... recognized, third party certification system and accreditation program conducted by the U.S. Green [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 07:45:49

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as ... recognized, third party certification system and accreditation program conducted by the U.S. Green [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 13:15:13

What is the Best Order of Sequence for Installing the Flooring Material in a Kitchen Remodel?

What is the Best Order of Sequence for Installing the Flooring Material in a Kitchen Remodel? “flooring materials” “flooring material” “kitchen remodel” There are several different schools of thoughts about what is the best order of sequence for installing the flooring material in a kitchen remodel [more...]

Date: 2008-09-07 22:55:28

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