2009
January - Attic Insulation
February - Electrical Plug and Joist Hangers on Decks
March - Hot Water; Sink vs Bathtub - Shingle Repair from Snow Damage
April - Pre-Listing Home Inpsection
After writting Fifty Five Articles for the Newspaper, Peter has decided to move on to different interests. He will still be available to answer any questions you may have either by phone or by email.
2008
January - Little Gizmos that Save Lives
Letter to the Editor - Smoke Detectors
February - Ice Dams
March - Spring Thaw Maintenance
April - Long Winter ... Summer's Coming
May - Oriented Strand Board ( OSB )
June - Water in Eavestroughing
July - Houses Need to Breath
August - Roofs ... Metal Over Existing Shingles
September - Wood
October - Spooky Attics
November - Cracked Pipes
December -
Pressure Treated Wood Foundations
2007
January Winter issues; furnace exhaust pipe; water line heater
February Drains not draining properly
March Air Exchanger, often referred to as an HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator)
April Carpenter ants
May Air Conditioners
June Protecting Basement from Water Infiltration
August Chimney
September Proper Fire Wood Storage
October Roof Vents and Duct Tape
November Front Door Issues
December Insulation
2006
January Hot Water Tanks
February Roof Shingles and Ceramic Tiles
March Dryer Venting
April Animals as Pests
May Deck Supports
June Roof Soft Spots and Air Conditioning Efficiency Ratings (SEER)
July Country Water Pump Failures
August Log Home Efficiency
September Exterior Wood Stains and Parging
October Bathroom Venting and Roof Repair
November Oil Tank Age, Water Pressure and Window Headers
December GFCI’s For Christmas Light and Hot Water Tank Temperature
2005
January Home Inspectors in General
February Re-shingling
March Ceramic Tiles
April Bathroom Exhaust in Attic
June Replacement of Shingles/Signs of Deterioration
July 20 amp fuses in 15 amp Circuits
August Latex Paint over Oil Paint
September Sump Pumps and GFCI's
October Staining Verticle Cedar Siding
November Sewage Smell Coming from Floor Drain - Outdoor Christmas Lights
December Snow Depressions on Roofs. Melting Snow.
2004
October Introduction and Ice Damning
November Rust Marks
December Musty Basement Smells