Being interviewed by a prospective client I'm often asked whether or not I will be able to tell them if they home they are buying is safe to live in. The most important purpose of a Metro Detroit Home Inspection is in fact to determine whether or not various components are properly installed and
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12/22/2009
Yesterday presented an unusual find during a Southeast Michigan home inspection. Attic inspections are always performed last as part of my Step-By-Step process of inspecting a home unless the home has a raised foundation. The first picture shows a B-Type Vent used for gas-fired equipment (Fur
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12/20/2009
An important aspect of providing home inspection services is managing client expectations so our clients know what to expect. My inspections are always conducted after the agreement has been reviewed and completed with the agreement being sent out sometimes several days prior to the inspection.
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12/13/2009
The Ancient Greeks named the mineral asbestos, meaning inextinguishable. Apparently even the Greeks were aware of the harmful properties in asbestos and the effects of breathing asbestos dust. The Greek geographer Strabo and the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder mentioned a sickness common with sl
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12/10/2009
Holiday time means sweet potato casserole time in the Santos home. Each year I look forward to this dish on Thanksgiving and pray for plenty of leftovers. This year we had a packed house and that dish was too soon consumed. My typical Thanksgiving day consists of watching football on the televis
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12/01/2009
