Archive for March, 2008

Bob’s Top Picks

Monday, March 31st, 2008

I do recommend at least 3 quotes, but here are a list of people I have worked with and trust in alphabetical order.

Accountant

Heather Schilcher 262-328-1000

Basement Problems

Mike Shadid Foundation Consultant 414-379-1265

Paul @ Accurate Basement repair 414-322-2725 or 414-744-6900

Jim Jendusa 262-369-0700

Tarwid Contractors Inc Peter 262-554-5504

Ed Ellingson 414-774-7140

Chimney Repair and Fireplace                                                                                                           … READ MORE

Fireplace Facts

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Purchasing a home with a fireplace or stove or adding one on to your home can provide tremendous benefit in heat efficiency and home resale value. In fact, one of the top investments you can do to your remodeling job is to add a fireplace. Almost 80% of homebuyers look … READ MORE

Refrigerator Gasket

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

A cracked or worn refrigerator gasket wastes energy and it costs you a lot of money. Replacing it is easy.

1. Write down your model number and get yourself a new gasket.

2. Put food in a cooler; you’re going to have the fridge door open for a while so better … READ MORE

Radon

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

EPA and organizations nationwide dedicate January as National Radon Action Month to encourage the public to test their homes for radon and get radon problems fixed.  Did you know?

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non smokers 

Nearly one in 15 homes in the U.S. has a … READ MORE

Dryer Connection

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Q. Bob, You did an inspection for me in Racine a month or so ago.  I have question I hope you can help me with.  We are considering hooking up a second dryer and I would like to know if both dryers can be vented out the same location in … READ MORE