Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont Blog, is written To help Enhance Customer Relationships, Back when I first joined the community, I had not ever read a blog. Now not only do I read and learn from visiting other members blog posts, you'll find the posts with in this blog are written to help others to learn, whether the folks are Real Estate Professionals or the many folks from all over the World, that stop by to visit, my Client's, and the folks that will become clients.
So just how is my blog useful for folks, and how do I use my little ole Blogging Homestead to help my clients and the folks that are going to become clients, will one way is by writing blog posts. That help folks to understand about their new home and the many components that make up a home. When I have found a major item dring one of my Clients Home or Commercial Property Inspection I add a copy of the blog post, that will help them to even better understand about the problem that was found.
Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont Blog, I have also burn my blog posts on to DVD's to send or I send a link to a blog post, to pass Clients or a prospective Client that would like to determine, just what I do know about my profession. I also add blog posts in to the Home Care and Maintenance Manual, that I give to my Clients. They can either receive the manual, printed on linen paper in a nice binder, or on DVD.
I always do my best to write about subjects that I know will be of help to folks, and of interest to help them to know more, and to get pleasure from reading and studying.
Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont Blog, and I Dale Baker owner of Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections, always welcome's visits from the public and other ActiveRain mermbers, and will continue to strive to being you helpful knowledgeable information to help you with your Real Estate needs, and about the State, Towns, and Citys of Vermont.
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PO Box 570
Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603
Office: 603-826-4207
Cell: 603-477-8072
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Disclaimer: Dale Baker Owner of Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections disclaims liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect that may reult from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in my blog posts, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to my blog. The information contained in my blog post/articles are deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these blog posts/articles, other than those in the comments from other individuals, are mine. Nothing in any of my blog posts/articles or this profile page is deemed to be giving legal advice. Please consult with an attorney or other appropriate professional if you should have a legal, tax, mortgage or other questions.
Vermont First Time Home Buyer-Carbon Monxide and Your Home, Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections, want's to help you understand about Carbon Monoxide in the home, unvented propane and kerosene space heaters, leaking chimneys and furnaces, back drafting from furnaces, propane hot water heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, and propane stoves. Automobile exhaust from a attached garage. Environmental tobacco smoke.
At low concentrations of Carbon Monoxide, fatigue in healthy folks and chest pain in folks with heart disease. Carbon Monoxide at higher concentrations, impaired vision and coordination, headaches, dizziness, confusion, nausea. It can cause flu=like symptoms that clear up after leaven your home. Carbon Monoxide is fatal at very high concentrations.
Vermont First Time Home Buyer-Carbon Monxide and Your Home, Average levels in a home that does not have a propane stove, vary from 0.5 to 5 parts per million. The levels near a properly adjusted propane stove are very often 5 to 15 parts per million, and those near a poorly adjusted stove, have been found to be 30 parts per million and even higher.
Things to do, to help keep Carbon Monoxide concentrations down in your home.
Vermont First Time Home Buyer-Carbon Monoxide and Your Home, Keep your propane appliances properly adjusted. Install and use an exhaust fan thats vented to the outside of your home, over a propane stove. Use the proper fuel in kerosene space heaters. If you should have a unvented space herter in your home and when its time to replace it, please do consider purchasing a vented space heater, for yours and your familys healt and well being. Choose a properlt sized wood stove that is certified to meet the EPA's emission standards. Make certain that the doors on any wood stove in the home fits tightly. Besure that your fireplace flue is open before using it. Always use a trained professional to inspect, clean, and tune-up your central heating system, furnace, flues, and chimneys annually. Have any leaks repaired promptly. Never let your car idle inside your garage.
Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections
PO Box 570
Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603
Office: 603-826-4207
Cell: 603-477-8072
Link to Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Website
Disclaimer: Dale Baker Owner of Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections disclaims liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect that may reult from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in my blog posts, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to my blog. The information contained in my blog post/articles are deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these blog posts/articles, other than those in the comments from other individuals, are mine. Nothing in any of my blog posts/articles or this profile page is deemed to be giving legal advice. Please consult with an attorney or other appropriate professional if you should have a legal, tax, mortgage or other questions.
Vermont Employers Important Alert About Worker's Compensation, Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections wants you to know, if you're a Vermont employer that should sendes employees into Massachusetts, you need to know this important news about the worker's compensation enforcement at the Massachusetts border.
If your employees or even yourself, travel into or even through Massachusetts, you or your employees could very well be stopped and be required to show proof of your worker's compensation coverage that specifically listing Massachusetts as a covered State.
Vermont Employers Important Alert About Worker's Compensation, if you're unable to provide a copy of your policy, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents could very well issue you a Stop Work Order and/or fines for that day and each day until you are able to provide the proof.
So if you or your employees do travel into or through Massachusetts at all, you should be sure to check your worker's compensation policy under coverages. Verify that Massachusetts is a listed State, under that section and keep a copy of your policy in each vehicle.
Vermont Employers Important Alert About Worker's Compensation, if you are unsure about being coverage or need to have Massachusetts added, then do contact your Insurance company for their assistance.
While we are on this subject, as business owners should we not contact our State Representatives, and find out why the State of Vermont does not require the same. For all the companys that come into Vermont from Massachusetts, that take jobs away from our business and employees.
Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections
PO Box 570
Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603
Office: 603-826-4207
Cell: 603-477-8072
Link to Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Website
Disclaimer: Any of the information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any kind of notice. Dale Baker does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and the information provided is without any kind of warranties, either express or implied. The information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments left by others may not express the views of the author. Dale Baker Owner: Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections. Copyright 2010 By Dale Baker-all rights reserved.
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Turn Down Your Thermostat A Bit Energy Efficient Vermont, by turning down your thermostat, you can save two to three percent in home energy costs for every degree you lower the thermostat around the clock in the winter time. Lowering your heat from 72 degrees to 65 degrees for at least eight hours a day, can save you as much as 10 percent on your annual heating costs. Also lower your heat when ever everyone leaves your home for the day and then lower it back down just before going to to bed. By using a programmable thermostat; it will automatically turn down the heat and will make your home warm for you when you need it.
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Disclaimer: Dale Baker Owner of Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections disclaims liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect that may reult from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in my blog posts, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to my blog. The information contained in my blog post/articles are deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these blog posts/articles, other than those in the comments from other individuals, are mine. Nothing in any of my blog posts/articles or this profile page is deemed to be giving legal advice. Please consult with an attorney or other appropriate professional if you should have a legal, tax, mortgage or other questions.
Home Component Recalls a First Time Home Buyer needs to know-Decks-1, when you are looking at a home to buy, ask the sellers, if there are any home components of the home that has or have had a recall on them. Even if you are not using myself (Baker Home and Commercial Properties) to do your Home Inspection. Home Buyers should feel free to print these recalls out, and ask your Home Inspector to check and see if these items are part of the home's components. You see resalled home components are not really asked about with in the home owner disclosure sheets, (it one of those little loopholes) Composite Decks Recall by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks can deteriorate and break, posing a fall hazard.
This was a voluntary recall of the following consumer producd, by the Manufacturer. Folks should stop using any recalled products immediately unless they are otherwise instructed.
This recall was first released in May of 2009
Product name: Composite Decks
Units: right in the area of 48 million linear feet was manufactured. The decks veryed in size.
Manufacturer: Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp. of Nashville, Tenn.
Home Component Recalls a First Time Home Buyer needs to know-Decks-1, Hazard: The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Folks can end up falling through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: LP had received 37 reports of the composite decks breaking, resulting in 14 injuries, including a broken wrist, sprained ankle, and minor lacerations and bruises.
Description: The recall includes outdoor deck boards and railing sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest, ABTCo., and Veranda. They are composite products that looks similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors which includes Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; but only the products that were manufactured by LP are included in the recall.
Home Component Recalls a First Time Home Buyer needs to know-Decks-1, Sold at: The Home Depot (Veranda brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest and ABTCo. brands) Nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 for between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot. All were Manufactured in the U.S.
Remedy: Folks with the recalled decking should immediately contact LP for a free inspection. If the decking is affected by premature deterioration, LP will arrange for the inspection.
Disclaimer: Dale Baker Owner of Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections disclaims liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect that may reult from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in my blog posts, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to my blog. The information contained in my blog post/articles are deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these blog posts/articles, other than those in the comments from other individuals, are mine. Nothing in any of my blog posts/articles or this profile page is deemed to be giving legal advice. Please consult with an attorney or other appropriate professional if you should have a legal, tax, mortgage or other questions.
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I am a U.S. Navy Veteran. Knowledge is Your Power For The Freedom of a Worry- Free Home! Total Dedication & Loyalty to you, Only For your Inspection Think of Baker Home Inspection first in Vermont
Knowledge is Your Power For The Freedom of a Worry- Free Home!
By the time we complete the Inspection, you will know the Home or Commercial Property better than the owner does!
I am the owner and operator of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting, Serving Home Buyer's and Home Owner's in Vermont and New Hampshire. I will help open the door for you and your family's security of the home your thinking of buying.
I am a Independent Home Inspector: Providing you a superior level of informed Home Inspection. Specializing in Residential Properties. I truly enjoy working to help folks reach their goal of owning a home.
I am a Certifid Home Inspector, School training I have done: Graduated from Foley Belsaw Institute, Profession Home Inspection Institute. I have taken many advanced Home Inspection course's. I do 90 hours or more Continuing education courses a year. I have earned the U.S. Small Business Administration Certificate for completing the Small Business Primer.
My reputation is very important to me. You can be certain that I want to perform an Inspection we both will be proud of.
I will give my Total Dedication and Loyalty to you my Client Only!
I hope you will be added to my on going list of savvy and satisfied home owning client's.
I take a progressive approach to your Home Inspection so you will have all the information that you and your family will need to determine if your potential home is the right one!
I will look at it as if someone in my own family going to buy and live in the home.
I do not pay any Real Estate Agents, Brokers or any other person(s) for referring me to their Clients nor do I pay them money to be listed as a preferred provider.
I am not in the business of home repair and do not benefit financially from the repair of any defects noted in your inspection report.
My company is locally owned and is not a franchise.
I abide by the NACHI'S Code of Ethics, I also follow the NACHI'S Standard of Practice.
Any and all Safety Concerns will be addressed with you immediately. You can count on me to listen to your concerns about your Home Inspection.
When you think about having a Home Inspection. Think of Baker Home Inspection first!!
A good and fun Energy link for you and the kids: www.energyhog.org
Thank you for stopping by: Always have a fun and good day!
Dale helpping Home Buyers in Vermont
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Please do keep visiting and reading my blog posts!
Thank you, for being understanding about this action that I've taken!
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I hope you and your family always have a fun and safe day!
Disclaimer: Any of the information herein may come from various sources, some of
which may not be reliable and may change without any kind of notice. Dale Baker does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and the information provided is without any kind of warranties, either express or implied. The information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments left by others may not express the views of the author. Dale Baker Owner: Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections. Copyright 1989-2011 By Dale Baker-all rights reserved.
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Disclaimer: Dale Baker Owner of Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections disclaims liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect that may reult from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in my blog posts, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to my blog. The information contained in my blog post/articles are deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these blog posts/articles, other than those in the comments from other individuals, are mine. Nothing in any of my blog posts/articles or this profile page is deemed to be giving legal advice. Please consult with an attorney or other appropriate professional if you should have a legal, tax, mortgage or other questions.
Visit Vermont.... Whether you are relocating to Vermont or already live in Vermont and you are seeking to have an Home Inspection or Commercial Property Inspection contact me, it would also be my pleasure to show you the Vermont Advantage.
Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Blog is part of the Active Rain Real Estate Network, which is a social community network made up mostly of Professional's in the Real Estate Industry.
In case you did not notices, all of the graphices and images that I used on my home page, and on my blog post pages. Has messages that will appear, when you move your cursor over them. Why not have a little fun and read them.
I hold the Number One spot on the overall first page for New Hampshire Real Estate Professional's and the Number One spot on the New Hampshire and Vermont Home Inspector's page's here in the ActiveRain Real Estate and Networking blogging community!
Baker Home Commercial Properties Inspections Blog can help You, Thank You for visiting, and its a pleasure to have you stop by, my little ole Blogging Homestead. I've done my best to keep my blog posts simple and straightforward. I've coverd everything from basic home safety, regular home maintenance, Home and Commercial Properties Inspections.
You'll be able to find out about basic household emergencies, plumbing, electrical, and all other things you and your family should be will aware of within your home. Please keep in mind that the blog posts are not a repair manual. And if your home should have a problem come up, then you really should contact the right professional, for that component.
Baker Home Commercial Properties Inspections Blog can help You, What my blog posts are really all about, is to help you understand about the many components of your home, and what to look for and how to avoid the basic problems that can occur around your home.
With all of that in mind, I'd like to Thank You once again for choosing to visit my little ole Blogging Homestead. Please feel free to share with your friends, and come back as often, as you would like.
Baker Home Commercial Properties Inspections Blog can help You, and of course, if you should have any questions about your home and would like me to inspect your home to help you avoid the critical problems that inevitably and eventually strike most homeowners, be sure to give me a call or send off an e-maill my way. I can help you better understand your home and address potential problems before they become serious ones.
I'm a Certified Professional Home Commercial Properties Inspector, and you can rest easy knowing that after I've examined your home, you'll get a full report presented in a clear, complete and professional manner.
I'll take the appropriate measures to make sure that you are very familiar with the home and the condition of its major components.
Baker Home Commercial Properties Inspections Blog can help You, home ownership is a wonderful experience, but its not without its pitfalls. The good news is that the right information can help to ensure that the pitfalls are minimized and truly maximize the enjoyment of your home, for you and your family.
Thank You once again for visiting my little ole Blogging Homestead, I hope you find the blog posts here to be helpful to you and your family.
Link to the Green Mountain State, Vermont website
A good Energy link for you and the kids, www.energyhog.org
Highly important notice to all spammers, scammers, and penny pump and dumpers. You'll get no respect on this blog. Don't bother submitting fraudulent or any of your misleading information on this blog. Any piece of content sumitted on this blog can be removed at the sole discretion of Baker Home, Commercial Properties Inspection and Consulting. So you can just take your spam some where else!
I use only high-tech inspection equipment.I maintain a high-tech office environment with state-of-the-art computers,copiers and high-end printers! I produce comprehensive,high quality computerized reports with digital photos! Knowledge is power and my inspections give you the facts you need to be an informed buyer. You will learn which items may need attention and whether something is a major concern or simply cosmetic.
Although not required, it would be good that you attend the inspection so that you can get a clear explanation of the condition of the structure, observe the systems. The typical home inspection takes approximately 2-3 hours depending on the size and condition of the house.
As a buyer,you should require an inspection at the time you make a formal offer.Make sure the Purchase and Sales Agreement( Contract )you are signing has an home inspection contingency.Then,arrange for me or an inspector of your choosing to inspect the property.Following this you should pay close attention to the inspection report.If you arent comfortable with what I find,you should ask that the seller correct the problems before your closing,negotiate a lower purchase price or obtain better terms to compensate.
Let me inject some age old reality. As many good and ethical Real Estate Listing and Buyer Agents as there are out there a few ruin it for the rest. My experience has shown that when Real Estate Agents try rushing the inspector,start disputing the inspector's findings while on site,question the inspector's work at the site or off, I am left with the feeling that they are truely NOT representing you the Buyer but are more interested in the sale and commission! Even Agents with many years of experience. In my opinion,a good Buyer Agent will support his or her's client's wishes and if an inspector finds problems with a property the Buyer Agent should achnowledge such,not dispute it! If problems exist,what's there to dispute?
Is your Buyer Agent representing YOU Only or Not? Stay sharp and good luck! Getting a home inspection? Good idea.
But don't forget to get a neighborhood inspection too. Let www.NeighborhoodEnvironmental.com research your city and send you a report which includes everything from the status of local hazardous waste sites to health risks specific to your neighborhood.
Konwledge is Your Power For The Freedom of a Worry- Free Home!
SPECIAL NOTE TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL: If you are a veteran returning from a tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan, it is my honor to inspect your new stateside home - with the full amount of services offered by my company - with $75.00 off my fee. Please arrange for this special just for you at the time that you set up the appointment for the inspection.
The Top 5 Areas of inspection: Roof Structure, Foundatation/Structure/Drainage,Heating/Cooling,Electrical,Plumbing.
Electrical Accessible wiring from the Street to the Meter and Service Panel; Main Disconnect and Service Amperage, Electrical Panels, Breakers and / or Fuses, Grounding and Bonding, GFCI's and AFCI's
Some good Websites: www.firesafet.gov , www.homesafetcounil.org , www.nh.gov , www.epa.gov , www.chasetoppers.com
www.repair-home.com , Cool Home Search tool, www.HomeScoutReport.net , Student Conservation Association , www.thesca.org
I'll be adding links, to some of my posts written for First Time Home Buys, and folks that are even buying their second home. To maker easyer for you to find them (the links will open in a new window):
Dale's News Report- Pre-1980 Structures
Dale's News Report- After You receive Your Inspection Report
Dale's News Report- Come along on a Home Inspection with me
Dale's News Report- This could very will light up your life - or end it
Dale's News Report- Lets talk about the upstairs guard rail
Dale's News Report- Lets take a look at the Vegetation
Dale's News Report- Lets take a look at a Tree in the Fall Zone
Dale's News Report- Does the yard have a Negative
Dale's News Report- Heres what I found with the Exterior Trim
Dale's News Report- What will we find around the Coverd Porch Area
Dale's News Report- A Basement and Crawlspace Inspection
Dale's News Report- Lets take a look at the two Chimneys
Links to some new blog posts:
Baker Home, CommeProperties Inspections and Consultingrcial
Life Expectancy of Home Componts New Hampshire and Vermont
A Home's Oil Furnace The Series Windsor County Vermont Home Buyers Part 1
A Home's Oil Furnace The Series Windsor County Vermont Home Buyers Part 2
A Home's Oil Furnace The Series Windsor County Vermont Home Buyers Part 3
A Home's Oil Furnace The Series Windsor County Vermont Home Buyers Accompany Series Post 1
A Home's Oil Furnace The Series Windsor County Vermont Home Buyers Accompany Series Post 2
A Home's Oil Furnace The Series Windsor County Vermont Home Buyers Accompany Series Post 3
Your Private Septie System and the Soil Type on your Property Part One
A Whole Different kind of Septic System Sullivan County New Hampshire Accompany Series Part 1
The following blog post link, is a four part series - there are links to each part on the posts:
Coal Firing Furnaces-New Hampshire and Vermont Series Part one
Coal Firing Furnaces-New Hampshire and Vermont Series Part Two
Coal Firing Furnaces-New Hampshire and Vermont Series Part Three
Coal Firing Furnaces-New Hampshire and Vermont Series Part Four
Links to blog posts, about New Hampshire and Vermont:
Things are starting to Change here in New Hampshire and Vermont
Things to do and see in Sullivan County Blog Posts:
Pow Wow's in New Hampshire For September 2009
Claremont New Hampshire's Fall Festival, Come One and All
Vermont
Springfield, North Springfield, Ascutney, Windsor, Hartland, North Hartland,
Hartford, BellowsFalls,Rockingham,Newfane, Putney,Dummerston,
Brattleboro, West Brattleboro, Vernon
New Hampshire
Charlestown, South Charlestown, North Charleatown, Unity, Claremont, Newport, North Newport, Sunapee
My service area is constantly expanding. Plesase feel free to e-mail me or call about a town your thinking of buying a home in.
Disclaimer: Any of the information herein may come from various sources, some of
which may not be reliable and may change without any kind of notice. Dale Baker does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and the information provided is without any kind of warranties, either express or implied. The information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments left by others may not express the views of the author. Dale Baker Owner: Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections. Copyright 1989-2011 By Dale Baker-all rights reserved.
Copyright photos, Graphics and Videos by Dale Baker, all rights reserved and may not be reproduced without the written permission of Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections. If Permission is granted, you will need to link back too my website and/or blog providing your site is appropriate for all ages. Property and Copyright 1989-2011 by Baker Home and Commercial Properties Inspections. Thank you for respecting my creative expression and for not plagiarizing.
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