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Comment on CSA International offers Gas furnace and fireplace safety tips by James Blake

James Blake — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:26:31 +0000

A good article that provides tips on gas furnace maintenance tips.

Comment on CDC Says No Link Between Deaths and Chinese Drywall by larry schields

larry schields — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:44:54 +0000

OTHE FIVE REPORTED DEATH CASES IN NEW ORLEANS/KENNER LA WAS RANDALL SCHIELDS ONE OF THE CASES REVIEWED ON THE LIST OF 11
I AM THE NEXT OF KIN AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW PLEASE BECAUSE THE NAMES WERE NOT POSTED
THANK YOU
LARRY SCHIELDS

Comment on Tax Credits for Home Builders by Jason Deirmenjian - Tampa CPA

Jason Deirmenjian - Tampa CPA — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:35:06 +0000

The special tax deduction for “Green” Commercial Buildings is called the EPAct 179D Energy Tax Deduction.

Comment on Mortgage Expert Says Jumbo Financing Presents Opportunities for the New Year by James

James — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:20:43 +0000

This is great news if people can actually qualify. The problem in the recent past is that no one is able to qualify. Hopefully this marks a turning point in the marketplace

Comment on Tax Relief for Victims of Chinese Drywall Abatement by Matthew Woods

Matthew Woods — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 03:11:38 +0000

My question is whether someone who had documented Chinese Drywall and their builder rebuilt their house could qualify for this. According to our property appraiser our value when we bought in 2007 was 165k. Today we received our assessment at 8k. Our house has been renovated but it is considered a lemon because of its previous condition. How should we file this? I’m stuck in a house that’s underwater until I pay it off in 30 years.

Comment on Dealing with Ice Dams – Stop Water Damage From Snow Covered Roofs by Bill Watts

Bill Watts — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:37:04 +0000

Your explanation how ice dam is formed and the necessary step a homeowner can take until a professional roofer arrives is excellent!!!

Comment on Virginia Announces Taskforce on Defective Drywall by Barry

Barry — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:03:54 +0000

Amazing. Does this mean these homes have to be demolished and reconstructed?

Comment on Dealing with Ice Dams – Stop Water Damage From Snow Covered Roofs by admin

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:07:29 +0000

Thanks Darin. We will address preventative measures in the follow up article in a few days

Comment on Dealing with Ice Dams – Stop Water Damage From Snow Covered Roofs by Darin Rohead

Darin Rohead — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:03:50 +0000

If you want see how ice dams form and how to permanently eliminate ice dams in the valleys and on the roof edge from forming causing leaks in your home check out http://www.thermaltechusa.com/icedamvideo.php. It is the only proven system to solve ice dam issues and prevent costly damage.

Comment on Cleaning Tips For A Healthy House by Amit Pandya

Amit Pandya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:23:57 +0000

We recommand granite Vs. Marble or silestone or anything. We have been fabricating granite countertops and granite tiles from more than 10 years for customers all over United States. As an owner of the company I recommand all natural stone should be cleaned using the following steps in escallations.
1. Clean with Water.
2. Clean with water with soap.
3. Clean with tiles cleaner or soap which have no amonia, 409, etc.
4. Get a cleaner and sealer from tiles supply company. They carry products that are specilized for stone finish enhacements.
5. Get a sealer from StoneTech, we had very good success with products from this company.
6. If you still have stain or dull finish, get an acid wash done and reseal the tiles.
7. Second last option: Get a sand wheel, remove all polish, repolish and seal.
8. Last option replace the tiles.

I hope this helps.

Thank You