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Licensed Home Inspector Keith Boggs. Home Inspections for Buyers. Home Inspections for Sellers. One Year Warranty Inspections. Resources & FAQ. Home Inspection Resources and FAQ. Home inspections can be intimidating, but they don’t have to be. To become more comfortable with the process, costs, and what you can expect, check out the following helpful resources:. Glossary of Home Inspection Terms. Home Care Guide by Nick Gromicko. What is a home inspection? Why do I need one? Roof covering materials, roof...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: July 2008
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Monday, July 14, 2008. Is your deck safe? There have been 800 injuries and 20 deaths in the last 10 years directly connected to unsafe decks and collapses. We are not only trained home inspectors, but as builders of decks, we understand the importance of proper deck construction. We see substandard decks all the time, with dangerous railings, improper attachments, missing joist hangers and poorly built stairs. Safety rails on decks should be 36" high and have no openings greater then 4". Home inspections...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: December 2008
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Friday, December 26, 2008. Home energy savings tips. Saving energy in your home will not only save you money, but will also help the environment by reducing the need for hydro-electric dams and fossil fuels used to produce electricity. These steps will pay for themselves again and again for years to come. Turning down your thermostat by one degree can save over 5 percent on your heating bill. Consider electronic thermostats. Have your heating system checked regularly to assure that it is running at top e...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: Private Well Maintaince
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Monday, April 20, 2009. Rivate wells provide drinking water for many people in western Washington,. Other tips for well owners include keeping hazardous materials away from your well such as gasoline, paints, thinners, and pesticides. Make sure your well is not located too close to buildings or septic systems. Keep your septic properly maintained by having your tank pumped regularly and drain field checked. Well Shocking (from the state of Maine Dept of Health). Read the entire article here. King, Pierce...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: Back Drafting: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
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Sunday, April 1, 2007. Back Drafting: Carbon Monoxide Warnings. A power outage caused by the windstorms in December 2006, a gas generator killed an entire family in Burien. Washington. Carbon monoxide kills nearly 150 Americans a year. This statistic drove us to further research this topic. There are many possible sources of carbon monoxide in a home, and most people have no idea of the hazards they can pose. Cars, generators and gas powered tools are all common sources of carbon monoxide. Dryers, kitche...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: April 2009
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Thursday, April 23, 2009. We use laundry equipment everyday with out a lot of thought to the potential hazards they may pose. According the the Consumer Product Safety Commission washers and dryers are responsible for more then $230,000,000 worth of property damage. A year in the US alone. Most of the common problems at the root of these statistics are easy to address. We found this dryer power cord on an inspection, notice it does not have a proper strain relief connector. Dryers use a lot of power, and...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: March 2009
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Friday, March 20, 2009. Earthquake Preparedness and Survival. In our area, regular earthquakes are a part of life. You should be prepared as it will certainly happen again. Utility Shut Offs -. Everyone should know where and how to turn off all utilities to your home. We will often see these shutoff locations inaccessible. Never block a gas meter shutoff valve, water shutoff or breaker panel! This can easily kill anyone that comes in contact with an electrified puddle. Another option is to have seismic a...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: June 2009
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Water problems and solutions under your home. The most common source of water under homes is ineffective downspouts and missing splashblocks or drains. Inspect them regularly for failing mounts, crushed downspouts, and proper drainage. Ater in crawlspaces or basements can cause major damage. Many homes have water problems and the solutions can range significantly in cost to remedy. You always should start with the simple and cheapest solutions. Keep downspout drains clear. If the...
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Home Inspection of Puget Sound - Homeowners Newsletter: November 2010
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Thursday, November 25, 2010. Energy Savings and Safety Tips for Holiday Lighting. Holiday lighting is a wonderful tradition, and these tips will help to keep you and your family safe. Use care not to overload your circuits. Do not run too many strings together, the amount of lights on string that can safely be connected differs for each type of light. Read and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Carefully inspect each string for frayed insulation, loose connections or. Be careful when hanging ligh...
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