The Penguin Manouver

The Penguin Maneuver What, you may ask, does the penguin maneuver have to do with the house I am looking to purchase? As I am writing this, we are experiencing a rather wet and windy day on the west coast. When I am inspecting your home, I do consider how well the building is protected from these elements. The neighboring houses and other buildings can and do provide protection, much like how...
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Home Inspection 101

Upon talking to my clients they will ask me what exactly is it that I do on a Home Inspection? What will I be looking for? Well, this is what I do…… Lot grading and drainage The first thing I do is to take a step back and take a macro view of the property. I evaluate the overall lot grading, asking myself these questions: Does it have a steep slope? How is the home affected? Is the home sitting...
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