Our climate is similar here in Montreal. Our first big snow dump this year fell with westerly winds so the lee sides of homes developed what I like to call 'Snow Brows'. Theses are big over hangs of snow projecting various distances out form the roof edges. 'Don't slam the door!' scenarios b
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01/05/2011
As an inspector I’ve often heard "I don't need to get an inspection, it’s a new house." Big mistake, made by the inexperienced,most often young couples. New construction is where the biggest problems exist. The problem is not 'glue verses wood' or any other technological innovations. Each t
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01/04/2011
What do you think this is ? I saw this turned wooden 'bracket' next to the entrance of the house I was about to inspect. It looked like one of those adjustable brackets that are sometimes used to raise and lower clothes lines, and they are usually mounted near a door, like this is. But there
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12/08/2010
Snap Crackle Pop "I was working in the lab late one night when.." snap crackle pop the lights went out.Actually I was in my basement wood working shop trying to put together an impromptu kids toy. The toy was a contraption made of small pieces of wood, bobby pins and elastic bands. Something sli
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12/01/2010
