#misc

We were stuck outside a house the other day for a pre-inspection. This picture shows my attempt to see inside the attic through the...

We are all interested in giving our clients the best value, so I regularly mention the lower risk of radon in homes without a basement. ...

This plastic lufa-like substance can be used inside or outside the tub to prevent slipping and provide a pleasant experience for your...

These wood fibers are are just pealing off of the plywood. The OSB sheets used now are sometimes referred to as vertical mulch because...

This gorgeous coyote greeted my at the top of the attic stairs. His companions included a tom turkey, owl, bear head, and buck. ...

Old drain basket delaminated (Drain cleaner can do that. Use a plastic funnel next time!) Beautiful new assembly. Click on image for...

Weather Tech moves from your car to your kitchen.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Delta-Flynn-Tilt-Mirror-1-per-pkg/1003011622 This Flynn tilt mirror allows for a good view of your whole head:...

Just because it's a new build and costs over a million bucks doesn't mean there will be fewer problems. This unit had only two...

This water absorbing mat from Sharper Image seems like it would be very useful. It also will catch oil spills....

Asphalt, Architectural, Cement, Ceramic Tile, Metal, Solar (shown above) and more. Click on image for link to all 18.

Psychedelic Skeletor?

Did you catch this in the Real Estate section of the Washington Post this week? I have taught at some of the classes mentioned and...

Inspecting at Paws veterinary office on Connecticut Avenue.

This window zip tool can be used as a last resort. Best first to push on the sides of the windows and push up or pull down to free the...

It's porous and reactive to acids and bases. In my case I spilled toilet bowl cleaner, a strong base, on my untreated marble, and it...

Take a tree that is beautiful all year and can survive the vagaries of the current Virginia climate and give it a flat top? This is a...

Piece from Channel 9 on preventing evictions, (click on image) yet this is only part of her work. Melanie is head of outreach for Christ...