California's home inspection industry has been busy busting myths about home inspections because consumers too often hold misguided beliefs about the service. Errant thoughts about when a home inspection is necessary, who should perform it and how it should be conducted, can lead to hazardous conditions left undiscovered and undisclosed,...
BOSTON -- The chill in the air means heating systems will soon be called back into service. To help customers prepare for the coming heating season, NSTAR has advice for keeping homes warm and energy efficient. Have heating systems inspected and cleaned - A properly cleaned and adjusted...
MPE, Inc., the world's leading provider ofeconomically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing introduces its new low costprotective apparel line called MaxShield , a cost effectivealternative to recycled Tyvek®. MaxShield offers unbeatable quality,micro porous barrier protection, and the breathability of Tyvek®, but ata price that is simply unbeatable! For many years...
A NEW safety programme has been launched in Castle Morpeth in a bid to improve fire detection in homes. The initiative was signed at Morpeth Fire Station by Tina Drury, managing director of Castle Morpeth Housing. As part of the agreement, the fire service will donate...
TUCSON, Ariz. -- CDEX Inc. (OTCBB:CEXI) today announced a definitive agreement with ACE Trading Company Limited to be a distributor for the CDEX ID2 Meth ScannerTM. Ace Trading, based in Tokyo will distribute the Scanner to law enforcement, customs facilities, schools, home inspection and other markets throughout Japan where methamphetamine...
Byline: By CHRIS ROBERTS Sports Reporter DISAPPOINTED Huddersfield Rugby Union chief Mark Sowerby believes officials had no other choice but to call off his side's National III North clash at Kendal less than an hour before kick-off. Torrential rain on Friday night and throughout Saturday had...
Q: We're selling our home, and the buyer wants his brother, a contractor, to do the inspection, instead of hiring an actual home inspector. We've never heard of this kind of inspection and are not sure if we should allow it. What do you think? A: If...
Seeking a stable annual source of public funding, the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. has requested a "community economic investment" of nearly half a million dollars from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. The RBD is a self-funded partnership among El Paso County, the City of Colorado...
October 5-11 Is National Fire Prevention Month PHILADELPHIA -- Before overnight temperatures dip into the 30s for the first time, PECO advises area homeowners to turn on their heaters and test the system to avoid any operating issues when it's really needed. PECO said the utility...
TRACY -- They're so serious about National Fire Prevention Week in Tracy, they are making it last all month long. On Tuesday, the Tracy City Council -- which last month approved spending $1 million to help the fire department meet its response- time goals -- is expected...
Do the right thing I sit in front of my TV and see people who run our government acting like children. The political posturing that is taking place while this country is in a financial crisis is unacceptable. And the media just sit back and fan the fire. Can't anybody...
WHEN INSPECTING JOHN'S feet in my office one afternoon, I noticed what appeared to be the head of a Phillips-head metal screw on the surface of his heel. John, an overweight diabetic, had walked in smiling, wearing slippers. The 1-inch screw imbedded in his heel --...
Tracey and Andy Zeeck can relate to Kermit the Frog, who may have been on to something when he sang about how it ain't easy being green. The Zeecks are building their own environmentally friendly or "green" home in the Mesta Park neighborhood. The specifications to...
HOUSTON, Texas AFP — The Houston Texans confirmed Friday they will host Indianapolis in their National Football League home opener at Reliant Stadium, where hurricane damage had put the fixture in doubt. An inspection of the stadium conducted by insurance adjusters and architects determined that the facility is...
MEET Lily, an all-white cat who recently used up one of her nine lives. Lily is one of five cats who belong to Nicky Battye and recently disappeared from her home in Cowcliffe. Nicky said: "A while ago we saw her with her paw stuck in...
SEATTLE -- Washington State officials estimate that energy costs per capita will average $3,950 in 2008. This represents a nearly 25% increase in just three years, with a significant portion coming from home heating expenses. "Whether you heat your home with natural gas, heating oil or electricity, it's...
Byline: By ADAM JUPP Chief Reporter HUNDREDS of the region's old folk live in sub-standard conditions. A Chronicle probe today reveals the state of some of the region's care homes. Filthy bathrooms, out-of-date medicine, patients being humiliated and unqualified staff are just some of...
HUNDREDS of pensioners are living in care homes described as "poor". The Chronicle accessed inspection reports for premises across the region and found more than 100 were judged to be either "adequate" or "poor" by the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Our probe was welcomed by...
Nickie Bigenho joins fast growing national provider of property preservation services TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage Contracting Services MCS, a provider of property preservation and inspection services to the mortgage industry, today announced Nickie Bigenho has been named vice president of compliance. In this...
SPOT checks are being made on people's homes this month as part of a safety drive. Gates head Council has joined forces with the Government's Health and Safety Inspectorate to check gas appliances. They will target 300 rented properties on Wednesday and Thursday to track down...
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