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Phillip, I think you are way way way way off base here. I mean, do you really expect intallers to read the directions!!!! Somewhere I've got a picture of a drywall screw right through the label that says "use 16D nail"

Glad to see I'm not the only one that goes "marketing" after an inspection. http://localism.com/article/147722/Kent ... ng-Fishing

Don't just use it. Change it around to make it Jodi talking as you see fit. Re your question, it's my understanding that 1. If it's the panel with the service disconnect and the neutrals each have their own screw, it's OK 2. If it's a sub panel (i.e. the main disconnect is elsewhere) it's wrong. Jim Katen is better at elaborating on that. He's probably who I stole the verbiage above from.

I use this: ======== There is no anti-tip device installed to keep the stove from tipping over when children climb on, or weight is placed on, the oven door. I recommend that one be installed for safety. See the warning label on the oven door. While this is an important safety issue (see http://www.consumerfed.org/pdfs/Stove_T ... 040507.pdf ), it is simply fixed by installing the anti-tip device. They typically only cost a few dollars at a local hardware or appliance store, or may still be present with the owner's manual of this stove.

I know some of y'all have a bone against it but it can be a good reference source for this particular issue. See all these company names http://www.nachi.org/namehelp.htm?PHPSE ... 05d41fbd56 For a second there, I thought one of my local competitors? had joined the board when I saw Blair's company name. http://axiomhomeinspection.com/

Since I started using this, I get very few questions when calling out doubled neutrals: ======== The problem(s) discovered in the panel such as more than one "grounded conductor" (neutral /white) wire per screw on the neutral bus bar (double tapped/lugged) Each "grounded conductor" is supposed to have it's very own screw on the bus bar, no other "grounded conductor" or "equipment grounding conductor" (bare copper wire) should be under the screw with the "grounded conductor". {Some electricians (who haven't done their homework) will tell you that it is OK to have more than one neutral (white) wire under a screw on the bus bar. They are wrong. It has long (at least as far back as 1967) been required by manufacturer's instructions and Underwriters Laboratories Standard 67 for panelboards. See this link for a narrative description of the reason for single neutral wire - single screw. Double Lugged Neutral Narrative Also see this link for a visual interpretation. Double Lugged Neutrals Visual}. Ensure the electrician is familiar with UL Standard 67 requirements and any other problems that an electrician may discover while performing repairs need correcting. I recommend a licensed electrician repair as needed.

Well Jodi, I don't talk much with the local code people. When I have a question, I go straight to the state people. They're less likely to be in cahoots with the local contractors, etc. Here is your's. Call em and ask em? North Dakota State Board of Plumbing 204 West Thayer Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 328-9979 And if you want to e-mail them a question send it to the Board Administrator Laurie Nelson lanelson@state.nd.us And if you want information on the rest of the board go here http://governor.state.nd.us/boards/boar ... oard_ID=83 Members are listed at the bottom of the page.

Got a question from one of my clients from a couple of years ago. ======== Our house is 2.5 years old now, as well as the unit. The unit is working, but is always covered by ice (unit only) in cold winter even it has new filter. We hired the guy who installed the unit, but he said there is no problem with the unit and the installation. I also called Goodman company, but the person I talked to is clueless. The temperature inside the house is always below what we set for (68F). We are freezing, but the elec. bill is high. The unit is like a big ice ball outside. ========= Can some of y'all make me look smart??

Once again proving the value of participating in this forum and hanging your ass out for all to see: (Don't ask how the hell I screwed that up?) Jeff: Why didn't you grab my hand so I could feel it too? Ya know it's the last one in line that feels the shock. Remember the first grade electricity experiments. Everyone holds hands and the first person touches live electric and the last guy gets the shock. Don't remember what is was we touched. Some low voltage something. Bet they don't do that in school anymore! Is this better. more than one “grounded conductorâ€

I call it every dang time I see it. Some of the code bubbas recognize it as wrong. It's been corrected (according to my clients) several times, even in Lexington. (But I'm kinda crappy sometime about follow-up and don't know if they all were. I use this: =============================== The problem(s) discovered in the electrical panel such as • yada yada • more than one “grounded conductorâ€

Sure looks like a bat stain to me. Bet they're hiding above the soffit material in the rake if there's no guano in the attic.

You've taken the best step just by being here and asking questions. Don't forget to read the archives. Lot's of good stuff there that'll never be repeated. And the library offers some good reading material. Be the hammer!

Do you have to pay taxes on a "Maria".

Dan, Thanks for sharing this with us. I got lost bouncing back and forth on the different web pages. Do you have it all in a PDF??

Ran into one like Richard posted a few weeks ago. Dang near called no dishwasher. Fortunately, the seller asked if she could add dishes to the dishwasher and do the dishes at the same time. I said "yes, please" and watched her open a cupboard drawer. First time I'd seen one that well hidden.

I stay on the joists / trusses. Just use my foot to sweep insulation until I can see I'm stepping on a joist / truss rather than a can light. I make a little effort to kinda sweep it back in position. This was at the far end of an "L" shaped attic from the hatch. A bit of a bear to get there but worth it to me! http://b4uclose.tripod.com/cockamamieph ... -attic?i=0 Or this kinda stuff that's not visible from the attic hatch. http://b4uclose.tripod.com/cockamamieph ... atcher?i=4 I think a lot of people just disclaim it because they're in a hurry and it's kinda hard work. I don't want a customer calling me to ask how come I didn't see junk like this. Carry plenty of water in the summertime. I'll usually suck a couple of bottles after a hot attic.

Don't envy them too much. 45 or so people dead from tornadoes!!! Click on his profile. There's a link there that will let you read all the non-archived posts he's made and give you a better feel for his style.

Let us know how you enjoy your bus trip, Mike!

But WJ, competent report writers are few and far between. That's why we're here at your feet and Bonnie's trying to learn. What I'd REALLY like to know is what words you quietly whisered into that microphone?????? Enquiring minds want to know!!!!!

Brian: Sorry, the flu's got me down. It's the mechanix heat sleeve type that I use. Mine has padding in the elbows. They've saved me from lot's of bumps, scrapes, and minor scratches. David: They don't. That's when the good ones get help and the others claim you don't need to walk a roof to see everything, the crawl space is inaccessible, and the attic was observed from the hatch.

One of the best crawl space protectors I've found is the Kevlar arm shields with elbow pads. Keeps my arms and elbows from getting cut / scratched, etc in the crawl space. Here' an example. Lots of different types out there. http://palmflex.com/cut_resistant/kevla ... PAodEzC6QQ A lot of the auto manufacturing facilities around here use them for their employees.

Read a bit and you find: Neutron Staffing is looking for people who want to become a home inspector. Our schools offer comprehensive courses, taught by experienced ASHI®, NAHI and CREIA members, that make students proficient in home inspecting and the business and marketing skills to develop your own home inspection company. Just another quick buck school!

I WAS just going to read y'alls comments and laugh but I couldn't resist clicking on the link after reading all your comments. Good god, are they really doing inspections.

When you're buying a Snickers Candy Bar, it doesn't matter where you buy it or how much you pay, you still get the same Snickers Candy Bar When you're buying a professional opinion, (fill in the blank).

Nah, from other things in the house, it's obviously stick built on site. Though I didn't know Sears Kit Homes went quite that far back. Dang! I have seen several here in Lexington from the late 40's early 50s though over on the east side of town.