May 27, 2020
Flir One Pro issues

The Flir One Pro is a small, compact USB thermal imaging camera that I use to help spot insulation problems in houses, as well as leakage around doors, and potential moisture issues as well. As you can see in this photo, there is a problem with this ceiling. It looks like it is missing insulation […]

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October 31, 2018
The "S" Word

IT'S HAPPENING! The "S" word is in the forecast for next week! That means it's time to get some "S" done to prepare! Here are a few things that it would behoove us to do before it flies. Start the snow blower and make sure there are no issues with it. Get the shovels ready. […]

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August 14, 2018
When The Sh*t Hits The Fan (i.e.Why Does My Home Smell Like Sewer Gas???)

Have you ever walked into your home to be hit in the face with an awful smell? At first you may think. "Wow, someone could have opened a window in the bathroom!", but you soon notice that the smell is everywhere you go? I hope your answer is no. I'm having this experience currently. After […]

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September 21, 2013
Ice Dams

It's time again to prepare our homes for winter. This year, I'll be outlining ice dams, and things we can do to help prevent them, and solutions for what to do when you have ice dams. What is an Ice Dam An ice dam is not something frozen beavers create during winter months. It is […]

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September 20, 2013
How to resolve inspection issues

Why Inspect The main reason to perform a buyer's inspection is so that you know what you are purchasing. You can read more about why you should inspect at this blog post. If the inspection turns up a $6,000 problem, it would a good time to renegotiate the purchase since you discovered a problem that wasn't apparent […]

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August 7, 2013
Being Green, Saving Green

RE/MAX generated this cool infographic. It talks about 5 ideas for you to consider around your home. Check it out below. After you check it out below, you can see some of our efforts to be environmentally responsible: Saving Water Saving Electricity Saving Natural Gas RE/MAX in the Know: The Difference One Light Bulb Can […]

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June 23, 2012
Check / change batteries on smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors twice yearly

Batteries can die without you knowing it. It's best to check smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries at least twice a year. In fact, some recommend replacing these batteries twice per year. I find that overkill. The batteries in my detectors seem to last two to three years before I get that annoying beep […]

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June 23, 2012
How often should I change my furnace filter?

How often should I change my furnace filter? What are the furnace filters for? And why change them? What about those super ultra filters? What are furnace filters for? A furnace filter's job is to filter the air going through the furnace so that your furnace blower, heat exchange, and a-coils are clean and efficient. […]

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February 4, 2012
Wine

A wine bottle and glasses on a butcher block counter in a kitchen. This is a photo I took for listing a home for sale.

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February 4, 2012
Simple Kitchen

Just a photo of a kitchen. In this photo, I moved the toaster to the position you see it in, and turned the faucet to the left, and lined up the flowers on the foreground counter. With that, I fired 1 flash into the ceiling to the right of the camera. I took this photo […]

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February 4, 2012
Living Room

The living room is a place of warmth, with a fire in the fireplace, a comfy cozy chair, and sunlight streaming in the windows. It is most often found at the front of the house, just inside the front door. This room used to be reserved for formal furniture for company. But a lot has […]

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February 4, 2012
Bedroom escape

I can just imagine waking up on a saturday morning and sitting down to a cup of tea and the morning news.This particular photo has such a wonderful combination of color and textures.

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