Stephen D. Gazo

...how did you get to cutting that...this isn't an Inspection?

Very interesting topic....always trying to improve the 'phone call'....and not lose it...many very valid points.....I think that I will add a pricing start point to my website and see how it goes. I know I charge more than some, and some charge crazy Mike Holmes amounts... Can't hurt to try.....gonna start this experiment soon.... Thanks guys

Bill, do all valves follow the same rules for the date...hand stamped? I usually can get the year of the furnaces, from data plate and gas tech inspection date etc....Having one more means to confirm would be great.... Thanks Steve

So other than looking like chicken wing sauce....what is that stuff and what is the common trade name for it....thank you

Yes, he is tightly wrapped, and stands up when challenged...we both have met many people like that...I do follow what's written there and have seen him fence off several attackers with a measured response....regardless....his articles and arguments are well written on the subject of mold and a few other areas.

For those who don't frequent Inspection News, read anything from Caoimh?n P. Connell on the mold subject. His posts should be mandatory reading on this subject. Stephen G

Inspected a home last year that was the site of a marital separation gone sour...hubby hooked up the cars exhaust...you get it...so My clients and I are in the garage, I see French louvred doors, open them to find the AhU is getting the fresh air from the garage, into the home. 2 large car garage. I look at them after starting my worst case scenario, to see them with ashen faces and stunned looks.......ok I rewind what I just said....garage...exhaust, potential for....it turns out the realtor did inform them that the husband committed sideways, in the garage......all that aside, the clients purchased the home...didn't care what had happened....wonder how they woulda felt if they didn't know

My cost per inspection is XXXX.XX....always. The newspaper I buy 7 days a week from Mr Kim is a buck. One dollar, daily, weekly and weekend...always....I inspect one home and you expect to get a reduced inspection rate. Did you ask the realtor to drop the commission? When the judge says the HI is responsible for 50% of costs, can I get that reduced commensurate to the reduced rate...nope. My inspection rate is thus. Period...you want Fast Eddy and that guy from the printing palace at half my rate... Hire who you trust....money shouldn't be a part of the equation...

That ladder was my retirement gift from my wife when I left the army....it's heavy, but so am I....love it...

I would never think to tie down with bungee cord. Way to many things can and do go wrong. One of the classic bungee dangers is when the other end lets go, I have witnessed this, and can attest that his eyeball could have been lost... Securing a load with anything other than sturdy rope or a mechanical device like a ratchet is flaunting his insurance. But, I been brainwashed army style...secure that load...check.

I use cargo straps...they have two hooks and a ratchet to tighten things up...and they are not overly expensive...I buy a four pack whenever they go on sale...Great for my canoes and kayaks...rope is nice but nothing tightens up like a ratchet ..

Next birthday I get a big cake..with 50 candles...I have taken typing, and still practice...just cant seem to get where I am happy with my results. quote" You seem a young fella. " I Marc

I don't see it as hair ball...I can't type...several maintenance programs we used in the army had similar set up...so I gravitated towards it...go with what your comfortable with...right? Will see about that test drive n it...

Am intrigued with this method to speed up report writing...Just so I am clear, are you opening up your reporting software and dictating into it or are you dictating into the Dragon then cut and paste into your software...I use Horizon Reporting. I have to speed up my report writing time, I can't type very well....boxing gloves for fingers.... Thanks in advance

My lower back is sore looking at this guy....I carry a bag with just enough spots for a few tools and 2 umbrellas...I seem to get a lot of rainy day insp...