ITP and OTP in the ATL
Virtuous Cycle: At the DeKalb Neighborhood Summit free FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) containers and pickup. Sign up online at www.curbsidebiofuel.com Beltline Saturday: Easy RR
Hardscape Recipe
Start with a plan; a collaborative effort between the homeowner and architect Add one Landscape Design and Installation Contractor. Mix lightly Measure ingredients; concrete, stone,
Summer in the City
A casual late summer Weekend in the ATL included: Grant Park Farmers Market Getting Bigger A Finished last week’s business. Bike ride to retrieve a
Cable Guys Tear it Up
Inspection standards require me to respect each home I enter and to leave the property in the same condition I found it. I work hard
Catching Hail
I’ve been inspecting roofs for decades and had not seen significant hail damage until last week. Real Hail Rarely damages the entire roof. Hailstorms are
Atlanta Weekend
What to do on a fine October Weekend in Atlanta? The Eco-Inspector took a group from Villa International to the Clarkston International Festival, worked on
Youthful memories of the Paris of the West
My worldly, intimidating and rather dour great-grandmother Ellita Genevieve Carroll lived in San Francisco most of her adult life moving there from her hometown Sacramento
More stupid fan tricks: Over-Ventilation Ruins Comfort and Efficiency
Louvers open only when fan is operating Imagine my surprise when, a couple of days after posting my previous blog, I came across a properly
Stupid Fan Tricks
Conventional Wisdom informs us that hot attics can be cooled with fans. A fan at the upper part of the roof will pull hot air
A Brief History of Texas Toast: The Asian Connection
My introduction to Texas Toast was in 1968 when we moved to Austin. Ever-thangs big in Texas and I quickly learned how to match Texas
Inspection Metrics: Size Matters But Not That Much
Everyone’s looking for a deal these days and that includes inspection fees. Potential clients looking for a reduction in fee often point out how small