Dan Edward Phillips's (danedwardphillips) Blog

A very interesting post on "Dimmer Switches" that is provided by Reuben Saltzman of Structure Tech Home Inspections in Minneapolis, Minn.  Thank you Reuben.  Please leave comments on Reuben's original post. I love dimmer switches; I use them to control almost every light in my house.Installing a ...

This is an excellent post to read on the subject of 'brick and mortar' repairs.  Thank you to Clint Mckie of Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico for the post.  Please leave comments on Clint's original post. Is brick and mortar forever? Not really. When prospective buyers are look...

If you have a 'mouse' problem, this is an excellent post to review!  Thank you to Chrissy Doremus of U.S. Inspect in Chantilly, Virginia for the excellent post.  Please leave comments on Chrissy's original post. Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirri...

This is a very interesting post on the subject of 'Service Tags'.  Thank you to James Quarello of JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC for the post.  Please leave comments on James original post. Recently serviced, two words I find attached to the description of various components in a house. For ex...

This is a very interesting post on the subject or 'recessed lighting'.  The post contains excellent input for home owners.  Thank you to Reuben Saltzman of Structure Tech Home Inspections in Minneapolis for providing the post.  Please leave comments on Reuben's original post. I love recessed ligh...

This ia an excellent post to pass on to clients who do their iown home repair work.  Thank you to Jeremy Wrenn of Wrenn Home Improvements in Wake Forest, North Carolina for providing the post.  Please leave comments on Jeremy's original post. Ok, here you are.  Wondering how to know if that funky...

This is a very interesting post on the subject of water leaks.  Enjoy!  Thank you to Donald Hester of NCW Home Inspections, LLC in Wenatchee, Washington for the very interesting post.  Please leave comments on Donald's original post. Surface Tension- Wenatchee and Leavenworth Home InspectionIs th...

Wednesday, January 11 at 7 p.m., the latest talk in Sequoia Park Zoo’s Conservation Lecture Series. Humboldt State University Assistant Professor Dr. Rick Brown speaks on the interconnectedness of human, wildlife, and environmental health. This topic is particularly relevant as concern continues ...

The Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods will be hosting a Safe & Sober New Year’s Eve Party for teens on December 31, 2011 from 8pm to 1am.  This event is open to all teens in grades 7-12, the cost is $5 for member $10 for non-members. The Club will be offering music, games, all-you-can-eat pizza a...

If trimming the trees on your property here in Humboldt County, California is on your "to do" list this spring, use caution if your plans include the use of a chain saw! In this area of very large trees, used chain saws are readily available at garage sales and flea markets.  Many people purchase...