Reproduction Tron Handle comparison

The recent release of reproduction Tron handles has caused quite a stir in the collecting community ... a quick inspection, they were crisp and clean. No messy mold lines, clean through holes ... black light tube approximately 1 foot above the parts. Without any other light in the room I think [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 02:04:06

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Gross Out: Better Than Sex Cake Cafe in Chandler Not So Good, Restaurant Inspection Says

By Amy Silverman I know sex is supposed to be dirty ... in the cafe's recent inspection: Slime mold in the ice machine. Food debris found on utensils [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 09:58:23

Who Deserves to Live and Who Deserves to Die?

December 1, 2008 in cultural anthropology, modern marketing | Tags: customer service, recession, ... . Some googling lead me to a blog…where it was revealed that the BM had some inspection issues - word on the street Abestos, black mold and lead paint,” The trifecta of badness. Maybe that’s why the cards stuck [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 18:58:52

Re: landlord and tenants

Re: landlord and tenants (Dallas Broker) - 15 minutes 46 seconds ago Ask an Expert (3 viewing) Any questions? ... ) - 07/27/08 05:26 PM Home Inspection Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 19:55:15

Florida REO Preservation Experts

GENESIS TOTAL HOME SERVICES INC. Call Bill McCullough (561) 574-8186 bmccullough@genhomeservices ... Removal, Landscaping, Drywall, Water Damage, Mold Inspections & Removal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:29:24

King 5 Finds Condo Conversions Crumbling

Finally the story of how bad conversions have been over the last few years has come to light, Investigators: Some condo conversions crumbling (with video) (via Ben): Jobe’s firm specializes in conversion inspections and says the average ... dealing with the underlying mold problems and I’ve heard from disgruntled buyers who want me to take [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 17:28:50

Why Home Paramount Bugs Me

By Karen As if I’m some deadbeat, Home Paramount Pest Control just sent me a “3rd Notice” requesting payment for my annual termite warranty and ... I couldn’t tell if those black specks were really mold or bug droppings. In 2004, I did buy ... inspection. But my warranty doesn’t expire for another month. We’ve played this game for years [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 18:59:50

Re: the inevitable downward spiral of the bpo world....

Re: the inevitable downwar... (Lor63) - 1 minute 46 seconds ago Relocations (2 viewing) ... Home Inspection (1 viewing) Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 966 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (Paul Oaks) - Yesterday [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 07:07:51

Re: Galveston broker - looking for leads

Re: Galveston broker - loo... (Dallas Broker) - 8 minutes 3 seconds ago Buyer-Broker Representation Do you work with customers, ... Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 966 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (Paul Oaks [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 17:27:15

Re: THANK YOU!!!!

Re: THANK YOU!!!! (MadHatter) - 18 minutes 3 seconds ago Relocations (1 viewing) ... Home Inspection Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 00:22:20

Elite Electric

William & Patricia Hill Elite Electric We are a small company with 8 years of experience in property preservation ... , Janitorial, Vehicle removal, Snow removal, Electrical inspections and Services (Lic) Pool and Hot tub winterization, Mold removal, Roof tarping, Cash for  keys and limited residential repairs. Areas [more...]

Date: 2008-07-27 14:36:15

Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection

Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection By Kathy Tyson October 14th, 2008 Posted in Home Inspections, ... wood destroying organism” (aka termite) inspector found mold underneath due partly to the absence [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 21:22:00

Re: Ocwen Frustration

Re: Ocwen Frustration (CanDo) - 3 minutes 43 seconds ago Relocations (2 viewing) ... :26 PM Home Inspection Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 02:47:01

Re: Preservation companies

Re: Preservation companies (Lor63) - Today at 05:36 AM Relocations (1 viewing) ... Home Inspection (1 viewing) Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 10:36:11

Re: TRANZON

Re: TRANZON (bristowVA) - 36 minutes 44 seconds ago Relocations (2 viewing) ... Home Inspection (1 viewing) Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 16:26:26

Re: WHAT is the deal?

Re: WHAT is the deal? (JustineRRG) - 2 minutes 49 seconds ago Relocations Forum For Obtaining and Exchanging Relocation Information and ... Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 00:04:24

Don't use chlorine bleach to clean flood-damaged surfaces

This fabulous tip was in the latest e-mail update from the Center on Sustainable Communities (a great non-profit organization, by the way) ... inspection company confirms that "Chlorine Bleach is NOT Recommended for Mold Remediation." Here's another document explaining "Why Chlorine Bleach is Not Effective in Killing Mold." The Green Guide briefly [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 03:16:42

1.3 Megapixel USB Digital Microscope

This 1.3 Megapixel Digital Microscope allows you to capture some higher resolution images and video and display them on your PC using a simple USB ... around you. Ever wondered what lint looks like or the mold growing on your week-old bagels ... for industrial inspection, science education, forensics, printing, textile, printed circuit board (PCB [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 12:40:12

Re: REO Slowdown?

Re: REO Slowdown? (savvycyn) - 23 minutes 30 seconds ago Relocations Forum For Obtaining and Exchanging Relocation Information and Ideas ... to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 23:45:02

CIPET Hyderabad Job Oriented CAD/CAM/CAE Courses [MMPM/ MCAD]

CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CIPET)(ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Govt. of India Institute) ... , Mold Advisor9. Demo: on CNC Lathe, Milling & EDM machines, Metrological Inspection● Plastics Materials● ... engineering● Finite element analysis● Meterology & Inspection● Live projects on product & mould [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 01:07:00

Fogging Helps In Mold Remediation

Several mold remediation companies have come into existence today that offers professional services to wipe out the molds from office space or residential area. Some of the companies offer both inspection as well as remediation while others ... the proceedings and treatment process. Each mold remediation company come up with their own unique [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 18:45:29

Lambic Blended/Bottled/Fruited

Last weekend I took a trip up to see my parents in Massachusetts. The three sour beers I have up there were still looking good. The last pictures they sent me made we worried that there was some mold growing (more than just in the airlock), but on close inspection it was just dried beer in some places and souring microbes [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 21:03:00

What the Heck is a “Maintenance Inspection”?

What the Heck is a “Maintenance Inspection”? Posted by manorhome on October 16, ... an infrared scan versus a $50000 roof repair and mold remediation after an ongoing roof leak becomes ... 2008 Residential maintenance inspections are a by product of my company’s commercial inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 17:45:13

Pilgrim's Pride and Tysons Benefit from Bailout

As our Friend and contributor, Diane Stirling-Stevens, says of this article, "Another bit of news that made me do "#$*&(#$&(*#$&(#*&$#" ... before taking action, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service had cited them for more than 40 infractions previously (mold, cockroaches, leftover food on conveyor belts...). In 2004, Pilgrim's [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 13:51:00

Ah, the day after.

I should have relaxed. Instead, I cleaned like a maniac because at 9:00 a.m ... puzzle, I saw the notice we'd received on Christmas Eve about apartment inspections occurring ... agreement or because they'd discover massive amounts of mold in our bathroom but because [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 04:45:00

Re: any updates for PAS?

Re: any updates for PAS? (PacificBreeze) - Today at 12: ... to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 05:42:36

11-25 The Remodel

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Back in September I was told that they wanted to remodel my apartment ... and it is my turn to get 'caught up'. When they came around for federal housing inspections a couple of weeks ago ... had cracked due to the cold. Mold and mildew had set into the walls and cabinets [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 02:16:00

New Title Washing Laws No Substitute For Caution

The U.S. government recently announced some new regulations that are designed to stop the practice of “title washing, ... are easy to spot - you can use your nose to smell must and mold from flood damage, and you can look ... without a full mechanical inspection. This is just one more good reason to pay your local mechanic [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 15:00:51

Complete Guide to Bathrooms by Black and Decker

Our bathrooms are used every day, and as such, they are usually one of the first places that trouble strikes ... the trouble of dealing with mold and mildew as well as other common bathroom problems. The section ... inspection. Not many people realize that they may need to get a permit to install a new bathroom [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 13:06:49

Malia & Sasha Obama Get Organic School Lunches; Your Kids Get Bailout Chicken From Big Ag

Malia and Sasha Obama started school on Monday at Sidwell Friends in Washington, and in addition to a lovely Quaker-inflected education, ... , and the Food Safety and Inspection Service had cited them for more than 40 infractions previously (mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 01:20:30

Snuffleupagus

I am sick. The body aches, fever, chills, sore throat and sniffles seem to be sapping my already waning energy. My head hurts ( ... be coming down with something” out of me, but I just can’t take any more. The flooding. The mold ... . The check engine light on my Jeep that I need fix before my inspection. My inspection. The new project [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 17:42:18

Gross Out: Bio Slime at Cadillac Ranch in Tempe

By Amy Silverman There are certain rites of passage, I've learned, for the Gross Out Girl. Like the first time I read about slimy mold build-up in an ice machine, or my first dead ... inspection report for Cadillac Ranch, at 2000 E. Rio Salado in Tempe, which included the unforgettable [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 02:00:04

Gross Out: Slime, mold, dirt and bacteria in your drink?

by Amy Silverman Ice, ice baby. Well, maybe not. I know ice is all any of us want, right about now, but beware ... . On June 12, “NOTED WATER DISPENSER NOZZLE WITH ORGANIC SLIME MOLD ACCUMULATION,” at (of all places ... resolved on the spot, according to the inspection reports. On June 13, the Maricopa County restaurant [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 03:00:02

Northern Virginia REO “Mythconceptions”

It never fails when you get a group of buyer’s together in Northern Virginia the talk turns to REO properties and the rumors that they ... it says utilities will not be turned on. Banks will not allow inspections-FALSE REO properties ... as new. However they will in most cases remediate mold or other environmental hazards, fix broken [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 01:17:16

Should I pay for a Home Inspection? What You May Not Know.

A Pittsburgh area home inspector gives his insight on home inspections. Questions, may be directed to Ed Lampl. (Article published with permission) ... problem, toxic mold or simply may be a result of a single incident. Consider using an inspector ... Consider a home inspection prior to purchasing a home, condominium or commercial property [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 19:11:28

Treat your bowed or bulging basement walls

Bowed or bulging basement walls means your wall is buckling from the pressure exerted on it by the outside dirt and ... Windows Floor & Wall Crack Repair Structural Repairs Mold Treatment & Remediation Exterior ... Products Humidity Control Systems Installation by Certified Technicians Free Inspection Lifetime [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 19:23:13

Gross Out

by Amy Silverman I'm going to be brutally honest here ... or No Award. These three all received "No Award" in their current inspections (and some going back farther ... more than one Starbucks report I saw mentioned mold on the ice maker (one mentioned "pink mold [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 07:21:51

Hamburgers Gone Wild! Win $100,000 by guessing the age of 3 burgers.

Stop the presses! This is totally worth taking a look at! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfgvrM_BQv4 www.GuessTheAge ... (thanks to Homeland Security and their rough inspection of my luggage!--image what they must ... in any way--they have NO MOLD, NO rotting, NO visible signs of aging; they are just dried [more...]

Date: 2008-06-04 19:46:53

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

Goodbye, Old Friend

The time has come to say goodbye to the Mexican Princess II. She has fought a good fight, but alas, her end has come ... , never be able to grow mold on the carpets from the constant dripping water, or have her check ... just passed inspection a month and a half ago when we went to get all of the paperwork done to make [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 22:10:00

Cellulose Insulation on Dirt ???

Just got back from in inspection this afternoon. 12 year old home, upscale neighborhood, no major issues ... anything that appeared like mold, but common sense says that moist dirt and little bits of chewed ... with dirt, if any Thanks Clint White Structural Integrity Home Inspection [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:52:03

4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Santa Cruz Real Estate

Buying a new home is a big decision. Your home is your greatest financial asset ... with homes. What appears to be beautiful stucco can disguise a rotting wood frame. A fresh coat of paint can cover mold and water damage behind a wall. This is why you should always have a home inspected [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 00:02:20

The Morning News

Seal of approval: Report says Bush would approve Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities ... Rider: John McCain says he's a conservative "in the Theodore Roosevelt" mold. Railing on the jail ... in Lewis County. Bridge club: Politicians, transit reps on hand as inspection finds no new [more...]

Date: 2008-07-13 17:07:46

Bummer

We met with a Bathfitters guy this summer. They install a shower/tub over your existing one ... , it became more and more apparent that our shower floor was slowly turning black and brown with mold ... . It was just above the utility sink, just under where the shower would be. Upon further inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 03:53:00

Light White - Cosmetic Teeth Whitening System

Me and the family went to Sam's Club last night to pick up a few things and upon walking in I noticed a man in a dentist type chair with goggles on and a blue light radiating a glow off of his face. At closer inspection I found ... the representative compared my current teeth color to their teeth samples, she made a mold [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 17:57:00

Beware of Furniture from Conforama

From AP: “After tainted baby milk, now toxic chairs from China ... , to prevent mold. Linkwise is based in the manufacturing hub of Dongguan in southern China. A man ... government’s quality inspection watchdogs to investigate the problem. He would not give details.” tags [more...]

Date: 2008-09-20 11:22:51

Yuck

Ok here is a very not fun post... I need some help - does anyone know who to call about MOLD? I just love publicly declaring this.. ... that we are hypochondriacs, we want to get someone in to do a thorough inspection of our furniture etc. and also a deep cleaning/inspection of our AC units to ensure we are not blowing mold spores [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 16:39:29

The Million Dollar Man

This is incredible news!  In a year where Republicans are having trouble raising money, Keith Fimian is breaking the mold and has now amassed a campaign war chest over $1 million.  While ... , and entrepreneur.  He founded U.S. Inspect, the nation’s largest provider of home inspection services [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 02:54:27

Cutting Costs and Increasing Profits on a House Flip

Anyone wholesaling property will want to keep their costs down and profits high ... the average homeowner terrified of possible black mold in a home. Plus, it’s really hard ... over the property you’ll be signing papers on. A home inspection can ensure that the property [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 03:25:22

It's A Jungle Out There

I have been absent for a long time and would like to thank all of my readers who have contacted me even without regular postings ... every day! This is what it looks like now after pressure washing the green mold off everything ... on what time of the year it is she gets to investigate what's blooming for her inspection. You make [more...]

Date: 2008-07-29 19:24:17

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