Calgary Home Inspection Blog & More
Blog URL http://calgaryhomeinspectionblog.blogspot.com/
Located Calgary, Alberta Canada
Tags Home, House, Inspection, Inspector, Condo, Green Homes, Sustainable Housing, Energy Audit
Mostly my random thoughs about Calgary, the community, the housing sector, real estate and green homes. Oh yea, a bit about home maintenance and home inspection.
Latest Blog Posts
- Home Renovation Shows Evolve on Oct 2, 2009 in Random Thoughts Home Inspection Celeberties
I wrote before that I was not a fan of the show "Flip This House". It was too much about the "money". It could be argued this glorification of money over substance contributed to the American subprime crisis.I was happy to read in the Globe and Mail,...
- Home Staging on Oct 2, 2009 in Real Estate
Like pre-listing home inspections, home staging is becoming better understood and encouraged by Realtors for properties that are somewhat "lacking".Shows like HGTV's "The Stagers" have really helped consumers see exactly what a professional Home Stag...
- An American Home Inspector on Oct 2, 2009 in Misc.
Jim Morrison is a second generation home inspector. After University he joined his Father at Allan Morrison Home Inspector, Co. Inc. and is now the President. Recently, Jim described part of the home inspector's job. He wrote,"A home inspector’s jo...
- Building Science on Oct 2, 2009 in Home Inspection News
Dr. John F. Staube is a building science engineer and professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and the School of Architecture at the University of Waterloo.Dr Staube is also one of the principals behind Building Science.com. The site has a gr...
- Standards of Practice - Section 12 on Oct 1, 2009 in Home Inspection Associations
12. FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES12.1 The inspector shall:A. inspect:1. the system components.2. the vent systems, flues, and chimneys.B. describe:1. the fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances.2. the chimneys.12.2 The inspector i...
- Greg Williams - Motor Writer on Oct 1, 2009 in Community
This post has nothing to do with home inspections. It has every thing to do with Calgary. My favorite Canadian motorcycle journalist is Calgary's own, Greg Williams. His writes for the Calgary Herald, Inside Motorcycles, American Iron Magazine, Antiq...
- Standards of Practice - Section 11 on Sep 29, 2009 in Home Inspection Associations
11. INSULATION AND VENTILATION11.1 The inspector shall: A. inspect:1. the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.2. the ventilation of attics and foundation areas.3. the mechanical ventilation systems.B. describe:1. the insulation and va...
