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New Posts Structural Forum
352 3358 Jul 02 2009
08:15:00 AM
by: hausdok
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kurt  
New Posts Foundation Systems Forum
174 1646 Jul 01 2009
3:11:36 PM
by: Erby
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kurt  
New Posts Exteriors Forum
402 3852 Jul 02 2009
07:43:09 AM
by: Kyle Kubs
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Jim Morrison, kurt  
Old Posts Landscaping & Site Drainage Forum
40 446 Jun 20 2009
2:06:30 PM
by: Tim H
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Jim Morrison, kurt  
New Posts Roof Forum
326 3376 Jul 02 2009
4:08:00 PM
by: Chris Bernhardt
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kurt  
New Posts Electrical Forum
868 8228 Jul 02 2009
3:18:17 PM
by: Bill in Georgia
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Jim Katen  
New Posts Plumbing Forum
522 4891 Jul 02 2009
08:06:32 AM
by: hausdok
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Chad Fabry, kurt  
New Posts HVAC Forum
628 5418 Jul 02 2009
4:56:08 PM
by: Acorn Home
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Jim Morrison  
New Posts Interiors & Appliances
214 1881 Jun 26 2009
4:14:59 PM
by: SonOfSwamp
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Jim Morrison  
Old Posts Attics & Insulation
170 1610 Jun 22 2009
5:24:00 PM
by: Denray
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inspecthistoric, Jim Katen, kurt  
New Posts Fireplaces, Chimneys & Wood Burning Appliances
123 1003 Jun 27 2009
08:50:49 AM
by: Tom Raymond
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inspecthistoric  
Old Posts Swimming Pools and Spas
38 241 Jun 06 2009
08:39:36 AM
by: hausdok
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Norm, swarga  
Old Posts Free Downloads and Online Training Resources
Do you know of a great inspection-related pub on the internet that inspectors can download free? If so, post a short description and the link here.
98 195 Jun 08 2009
6:24:52 PM
by: John Dirks Jr
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hausdok, inspecthistoric  
New Posts Building Science
Questions about ventilation, vapor diffusion, new building materials, etc.
66 730 Jun 25 2009
07:35:43 AM
by: Tom Raymond
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hausdok  
Old Posts Indoor Air Quality (I.A.Q.) and Mold Forum
Payam Fallah Ph.D. has over 15 years experience in plant pathology, mycology and indoor air quality. He can help you address concerns about indoor air quality and mold in a rational manner. To learn more about Dr. Fallah, click here.
41 465 Jun 16 2009
07:25:00 AM
by: Scottpat
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hausdok, Jim Morrison, pfallah  
Old Posts Environmental Hazards
54 610 Jun 21 2009
12:06:33 PM
by: Richard Moore
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hausdok  
New Posts Pest Control (WDI, WDO and Rodents)
52 516 Jun 27 2009
10:26:30 AM
by: Steven Hockstein
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hausdok  
Old Posts Mold
2 7 Jun 14 2009
1:24:39 PM
by: hausdok
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Jim Morrison  
New Posts Tools & Equipment
Want to ask questions about special tools and equipment used for home inspections? Do it here.
156 2060 Jul 02 2009
7:45:11 PM
by: David Meiland
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inspecthistoric, swarga  
New Posts Computers & Reporting Systems Forum
166 1826 Jun 30 2009
3:48:27 PM
by: dcmeagle
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New Posts Digital Photography
Need help with Digital Photography? Our expert, Chip Estabrooks, will help you get it right.
31 305 Jun 23 2009
06:56:34 AM
by: gtblum
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Jim Katen  
Old Posts Report Writing and the Written Word
Questions about report language, writing style, etc.
122 2304 Jun 21 2009
08:27:56 AM
by: Scottpat
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Jim Katen, kurt  
Visit The Journal of Light Construction Online The Journal of Light Construction Online
Have a construction issue that has stumped you? Go over to JLC Online for help.
   
Old Posts New Product Forum
Found an interesting new building product that you think inspectors will need to know more about? Post the information about it here.
12 87 May 08 2009
9:47:32 PM
by: Michealjones
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admin, hausdok  
Collapse This Category  Miscellaneous Discussion Forums    
Old Posts Help Using TIJ Forums
Got a large file or download that will help all home inspectors? Step inside to learn how you can add it to TIJ's File Library.
25 234 Jun 04 2009
6:59:14 PM
by: Brandon Whitmore
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admin, hausdok, Rose B  
New Posts Open Discussion Forum (Chit-Chat)
Discuss whatever you want here, except religion and politics.
1340 12954 Jul 02 2009
3:14:29 PM
by: inspecthistoric
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admin, Jim Katen, Richard Moore  
New Posts Washington State Forum
This forum is for home inspectors in the State of Washington to discuss Washington State inspection/licensing issues.
36 339 Jul 01 2009
11:08:05 PM
by: hmiller
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admin  
New Posts Home Inspector Qualifications & Professionalism
149 1906 Jun 24 2009
08:12:46 AM
by: hausdok
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Editor, kurt, Richard Moore  
New Posts Inspecting/Appreciating Old Homes
This category is meant for those who have an appreciation for, and wish to discuss unique inspection aspects of, historic (1600's thru early 20th century) homes.
126 1015 Jun 27 2009
2:36:08 PM
by: RobC
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inspecthistoric  
Old Posts International Home Inspector Issues
8 38 Dec 11 2008
2:12:47 PM
by: Raymond Wand
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hausdok  
Old Posts Open Topics
Need to talk about something unrelated to home inspections or any of the other forums available? Start a thread here! Just remember, no discussions about religion, politics or organization bashing are going to be tolerated here.
204 2071 May 25 2009
4:58:33 PM
by: Brandon Whitmore
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hausdok  
Collapse This Category  TIJ's News You Can Use    
Old Posts Inspector Rants!
7 152 Apr 06 2009
06:56:05 AM
by: Tom Raymond
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admin, Editor, Richard Moore  
New Posts The Latest News For Home Inspectors
These are the front page articles.
360 1894 Jun 30 2009
4:53:54 PM
by: hausdok
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admin, Chad Fabry, Editor, hausdok, inspecthistoric  
New Posts News Around The Net
These are H.I.-related articles from around the net. Clicking on links here may sometimes require you to register on other sites, in order to access the content.
405 1774 Jul 01 2009
09:59:30 AM
by: JeremyDP
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admin, Chad Fabry, Editor, hausdok, inspecthistoric  
Old Posts Product Recalls
This forum is exclusively for product recalls.
137 155 May 16 2009
2:44:50 PM
by: Chad Fabry
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admin, Chad Fabry, Editor, hausdok  
New Posts Marketing Tips
These are the Marketing tips that begin on the front page.
38 188 Jul 01 2009
6:35:49 PM
by: John Dirks Jr
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admin, Editor, hausdok, kurt  
Old Posts Safety Alerts/Health Advisories
This forum is used to inform home inspectors of safety alerts and health advisories.
7 43 Mar 12 2009
7:44:01 PM
by: hausdok
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admin, hausdok  
Old Posts Picture This!
This is a front page feature consisting of a new photo every week. Got an interesting or funny picture? Post it here!
37 204 May 08 2009
3:03:11 PM
by: aaronm
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admin, Chad Fabry, hausdok, inspecthistoric  
Old Posts The Latest Reviews For Home Inspectors
These are the reviews shown on the front page.
7 74 Feb 10 2009
6:19:48 PM
by: Erby
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admin, Editor, hausdok  
Old Posts Site Announcements
4 6 Jan 02 2009
5:28:24 PM
by: hausdok
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admin, hausdok  
Collapse This Category  H.I. Associations, Training, and Licensing Issues    
Old Posts Training Opportunities
Schools and HI organizations are permitted to post a single announcement pertaining to a training event here. Other than this one-time permit, schools and organizations must make arrangements with the Editor.
57 286 Jun 20 2009
11:16:15 AM
by: Les
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inspecthistoric  
Old Posts Home Inspection Licensing and Pending/Legislation
This forum is where home inspectors can discuss existing or pending H.I. legislation.
WARNING: Discussions here can become contentious. If you prefer to avoid discussions that can border on rudeness and ridicule, you are advised to avoid this topic area altogether.
51 494 Mar 09 2009
5:15:28 PM
by: Tom Corrigan
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Richard Moore  
Old Posts Professional Home Inspection Associations
This category is for home inspectors to discuss activities of the various HI organizations.
WARNING TO READERS: Discussion in this category can and does become contentious. If you prefer to avoid wading through subjective opinion to find useful content, you are advised to avoid this category altogether.
57 869 Jan 27 2009
5:33:28 PM
by: John Dirks Jr
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Richard Moore  
Collapse This Category  Business Forums    
Old Posts Bare Bones Biz Money Making Q & A
Bring your financial questions and Ellen will show you how to make more money?
15 112 May 25 2009
6:36:53 PM
by: hausdok
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Ellen Rohr  
Old Posts Insurance Q & A With Gil Stuart
Do you have questions about insurance? Gil Stuart has been providing insurance products to home inspectors for more than a decade. Post your questions here and Gil will answer them.
9 111 May 11 2009
02:23:35 AM
by: jferry
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Gil Stuart, hausdok  
Old Posts Marketing Techniques Forum
102 962 Jun 02 2009
04:15:59 AM
by: Les
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New Posts Tools and/or Equipment For Sale or Swap
Private sale or swap only! Commercial entities may not sell their wares here.
36 159 Jun 29 2009
06:29:12 AM
by: acrisp
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inspecthistoric  
New Posts Help Wanted - Businesses For Sale
Looking to hire an inspector or sell your company? Post the information here. (Warning: This is for home inspection related business opps only. Anything not related to home inspections will be deleted without warning.)
42 174 Jun 24 2009
07:48:43 AM
by: Nolan Kienitz
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Collapse This Category  Make Your Publication Submissions Here    
Old Posts Article Submission Forum
Submitting a story is simple - just post your idea in our Article Submission Forum by starting a new topic. After it is reviewed and approved it will posted to the Frontpage.
1 4 Dec 07 2008
09:27:43 AM
by: BADAIR
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Editor, hausdok  
New Posts Event Submissions - Tell Us About It !!!
Know of something happening in the home inspection arena? Tell us about it. Please provide as many particulars as possible, so TIJ can follow up on it.
461 502 Jun 30 2009
08:39:51 AM
by: Phillip
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admin, Editor, hausdok, kurt, Norm  
Old Posts Feedback For TIJ
Letters to the Editor, Letters to Authors, Complaints for the Webmaster. This is the place to post them.
65 454 Mar 02 2009
2:13:00 PM
by: Bain
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Collapse This Category  Bonnie Trenga's Sentence Sleuth Writing Workshop    
Old Posts Ask the Sentence Sleuth with Bonnie Trenga
You detect problems in homes; now it’s time to detect—and correct—problems in your writing
Ask me any question about writing, grammar, punctuation or style, and I'll be happy to answer
This site is for home inspectors. If you're not a home inspector, please go to http://sentencesleuth.blogspot.com/ and ask me a question there.
35 436 May 10 2009
7:46:44 PM
by: kurt
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Bonnie Trenga  
Old Posts Bonnie's Writing Class
Administrative announcements about current and future classes. Only TIJ members can access this forum. Want to sign up for a future class and pay by credit card? Sign up to be a TIJ member (It's FREE!) and then come here.
27 157 Mar 10 2009
1:46:38 PM
by: Bonnie Trenga
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admin, Bonnie Trenga