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Jim Ellis
- Dec 2, 2016
- 1 min
Extension cord safety
As you are getting ready to decorate for the holidays: Remember to check the amperage, use compatibility (indoor or outdoor) and the...
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Jim Ellis
- Jun 28, 2016
- 1 min
Site drainage
After a rainstorm look for water puddling near your foundation. If there are puddles you need to re-grade, install a moisture barrier,...
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Jim Ellis
- Jun 15, 2016
- 1 min
Safety, No TEXTING!
This is how myself and some other fire department personnel from Alabama and Florida spent our morning. I do not know if anyone was...
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 18, 2016
- 1 min
Home Inspectors Role
I recently had a Realtor inquire about our services. Among this inquiry was one easy answer, but one some people seem to struggle with....
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Jim Ellis
- Nov 15, 2015
- 1 min
Mold safety revisited
In the recent past I have started using a full face respirator. Currently model 3m 6898 which gives me lots of protection form...
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Jim Ellis
- Aug 5, 2015
- 1 min
Drone update
Some months ago we starting looking into drones. We have gone ahead and purchased a Phantom III for testing and hopefully we will be able...
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Jim Ellis
- May 4, 2014
- 1 min
Drainage problems?
You don’t have to be a Home Inspector to think something might be wrong with this sink drain. Just in case, there is a huge bottle of...
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Jim Ellis
- Nov 25, 2013
- 2 min
More Fire Safety
Yes, more fire safety talk. It seems everywhere I turn lately there is more convincing evidence that most of our current smoke & carbon...
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Jim Ellis
- Nov 6, 2011
- 1 min
Foundation Piers
These foundation piers found installed under a home are another good example of why you need a home inspection! This home had been...
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 5, 2011
- 1 min
How long will it last?
Very often I am asked how much longer will these appliance last. There are so many variables that I can’t accurately answer the question....
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 5, 2011
- 1 min
Air filters
I frequently recommend at least a quality pleated air filter over the cheapie blue or green see through type as shown below. MERV ratings...
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 22, 2009
- 1 min
Training, education and practice
I have recently been reminded of an old quote I first heard as a young adult “Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes...
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Jim Ellis
- Dec 30, 2007
- 1 min
Home inspection hazards and your responsbilities
While posting this on our web site http://www.ellishomeinspections.com and thinking about which of these items I report on during our...
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