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Professionally Trained and Certified at Kaplan
When you hire a home inspector, you need to hire an inspector that is certified and insured. Home inspectors are required to follow nationally recognized standards of practice and a code of ethics. I have chosen Kaplan Professional Schools to be my educational and certification resource because of their reputation and high educational standards. I have also recieved my contractors continuing education through Kaplan and I have attended their building science courses as well. I am committed to an ongoing education to continue to refine my knowledge of the home inspection industry.

Professional Association Memberships
I have chosen to be a member of Inter-NACHI because of their extensive online educational resources. Home inspectors need to be enthusiastic about their education and I enjoy mastering the materials and course requirements to maintain a membership with Inter-NACHI. This means that you will recieve a thorough home inspection from a well educated home inspector.

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Afraid To Hire An Inexperienced White Collar Home Inspector?

Do you want a home inspector that has 24 years real world Blue Collar Experience repairing defective homes?

Do you want a home inspector that has observed the causes of building defects in the making?

Do you need a thorough inspection so you have the information you need to determine the homes true value to you?

Are you afraid of costly surprises three years down the road?

Do you want a professional home inspection report that is easy to understand and delivers actionable information?

Do you want your inspector to be a good student that spends his free time continuing his education?

Do you demand professionalism and follow through?

Do you expect your inspector to have effective communication skills?

Do you want a home inspector that earns his fee?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we are a good match.

Steven O’Connell
4890 Grand View Avenue
Minnetrista, MN 55364
(612)490-9886
steven.oconnell@mchsi.com

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WOODEN BOAT REPAIR AND RESTORATION METHODS

WOODEN BOAT REPAIR AND RESTORATION METHODS

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Master shipwright Walt Ansel of Mystic Seaport will take students beyond the traditional introductory boatbuilding and boat repair courses offered here at WoodenBoat School with this challenging and very exciting project. CINDERELLA, a lovely 25′ sloop designed and owned by Henry Scheel, is the centerpiece for this two-week foray into wooden boat restoration. She has been lovingly restored over the last three seasons and will ultimately be relaunched here in Brooklin. The techniques students will use to document, stabilize, and rebuild the hull are the exact same methods used at Mystic Seaport and other professional boatyards around the country. The goal throughout the restoration is to have a strong, longlasting, aesthetically beautiful vessel, faithful to Henry Scheel’s original vision.

Walt’s approach to CINDERELLA’s rebuild will concentrate on accuracy close preservation of her hull shape and scantlings. She was built of Atlantic white cedar over oak frames and backbone. Unfortunately, the keel and floors were all iron bolted. This has resulted in extensive iron rot, necessitating replacement of these timbers and frames. The cedar planking, with its noted durability, was fastened with Everdur bronze and is 90 per cent salvageable. The challenging and interesting task will be to replace all of these internal skeleton parts without having the hull distort, lose its sheer, or become a differently shaped boat. The class will have Scheel’s original lines and offsets to work from.

Our 2008 restoration class was the third session of a planned five-year series of courses. This class accomplished an astonishing amount of work over the two weeks. Twenty new white oak floor timbers were scribed and fitted to the planking and bolted to the keel and new frames. These effectively retied the hull together across the new keel, allowing us to remove the half molds we had put in place in 2006. Old butt blocks were carefully removed and new ones were riveted in place. CINDERELLA’s new mast that was glued together in ’07 was cleaned up, shaped, and bored for mast tangs. All of the elegant, original Merriman hardware, with its distinctive trident logo, will be installed on the mast this coming year after applications of varnish.

boat-restoration-schoolThe boat’s transom was the subject of much pondering and classic wooden boat problem solving. Due to fresh water intrusion over the years, Walt and the students decided to make patterns and laminate a new curved transom blank out of three layers of mahogany. A big challenge the students faced was building inner transom frames which were curved in both planes to accurately fit the inside curve of the transom and the plank hood ends. As with all of the work students have accomplished over the past three years, the new transom was a work of art.

CINDERELLA’s centerboard trunk had been fabricated in steel and had already been replaced in the 1970s. This was a poor design for the saltwater environment and had rusted through once again. One of our students, an architect with brilliant CAD skills, drew up a scale plan of the keel and centerboard over which the students designed a wooden trunk to be made of locust and fastened with bronze. This is faithful with the restoration goal to eliminate all the iron fastenings in CINDERELLA that come in contact with salt water. On the very last day of our 2008 restoration course, this new trunk was successfully mated to the keel.

Designed in 1948 when Scheel had a New York office, CINDERELLA was intended to be a stock pocket cruiser of exceptional quality. She was built by the Island Creek Boat Shop in 1949. CINDERELLA is 25′ long, 22’3″ on the waterline, with an 8’8″ beam and a 2’20″ draft. Shoal draft and speed were high on Scheel’s list of priorities. The hull has an almost plumb stem, inboard rudder, iron centerboard, and a finely shaped raked and curved transom. This, coupled with a very long, flat run and sharp entrance, made her a Class B winner in the Off Soundings races in eastern Connecticut in the mid-1950s. A marconi-rigged sloop with a short bowsprit and boomkin, CINDERELLA has a low cabin trunk ending in a point at the forward end.

The repairing and rebuilding of wooden boats is a journey that can provide great personal satisfaction. Whether you own a wooden boat, are thinking of buying one, work in a boatyard, or just enjoy solving problems with wood, this course and outstanding instructor may be just for you. We invite you to come help us put this sweetheart of a boat back on her feet so that she can, once again, kick up her heels and sail!

Tuition: $1150 two-week course

Note: Previous woodworking and some boatbuilding experience is required.

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Residential Home Inspection New Jersey

Residential Home Inspection New Jersey

House HuntingOur company is dedicated to providing you with informative facts about your new home. We feel pride and satisfaction knowing this is a valuable and appreciated service that protects the financial interests of our customers. Mr. Inside Out thoroughly inspects all major components of the subject property to expose unknown defects and advise you of future maintenance about your home once the purchase is complete. Mr. Inside Out will provide you with the type of report you require to make an informed decision the same day – No Waiting!

Our home inspectors receive on-going education so we may provide our clients with the highest quality of service.

Mr. Inside Out is being recognized and referred by real estate agents and consumers everywhere. Lawyers and mortgage lenders alike are giving our name. They understand the importance of a home inspection and are pleased with the fact that we provide buyers with our reports the same day.

Some of the Famous Houses we’ve inspected:

  • The Westinghouse Estate – Zsa Zsa Gabor’s old home
  • The 1776 Old Coach House of Dutchess County
  • Orange County Choppers – Paul Teutul Jr.
  • 1776 Toll House – Danbury, Connecticut

We specialize in residential inspections and have performed thousands of inspections on homes built from the year 1760 – present new construction. We specialize in a full range of services to cover all aspects of your home inspection. Detailed reports are given on the site of each inspection.

Bergen County Home Inspection

  • Cherry Hill
  • Cliffside Park
  • Demarest
  • Englewood
  • Fair Lawn
  • Franklin Lakes
  • Hackensack
  • Fort Lee
  • Moonachie
  • Paramus
  • Ridgewood
  • Rutherford
  • Saddle River
  • Teaneck
  • Woodcliff Lake

Essex County Home Inspection

  • Bloomfield
  • Caldwell
  • Cedar Grove
  • East Orange
  • Glen Ridge
  • Livingston
  • Maplewood
  • Millburn
  • Montclair
  • Newark
  • Nutley
  • Orange
  • Short Hills
  • Upper Montclair
  • West Orange

Morris County Home Inspection

  • Chester
  • Denville
  • Florham Park
  • Franklin
  • Glenfield
  • Lincoln Park
  • Madison
  • Mendham
  • Mill Brook
  • Mount Hope
  • Pine Brook
  • Ridgedale Park
  • Rockaway
  • Shore Hills
  • Whipany

Passaic County Home Inspection

  • Clinton
  • Echo Lake
  • Haledon
  • Haskell
  • Hewitt
  • Little Falls
  • North Haledon
  • Passaic
  • Paterson
  • Pompton Lakes
  • Pompton
  • Ringwood
  • Upper Greenwood
  • Wayne
  • West Milford

Sussex County Home Inspection

  • Andover
  • Clearwater
  • Edison
  • Glenwood
  • Hamburg
  • Hopatcong Hills
  • Lockwood
  • Middleville
  • Mount Salem
  • Myrtle Grove
  • Sparta
  • Stillwater
  • Stockholm
  • Wantage
  • Wawayanda
Structure. The structure of the home is what gives it shape and strength. The most commonly asked questions of a professional home inspector are related to evaluating the condition of the structure. The two main components of the structure are the foundation and the framing system. Each of these components are critical in providing the building with long lasting comfort and stability. Major defects in the structure can be very expensive and extensive to repair.
Mechanicals. The mechanical systems of the dwelling are designed to provide a comfortable and safe living environment. Each system has many components and there are many types of each system. An inspector’s skills and experience are used to evaluate the safe operational condition of each system and to report any defects discovered. The mechanical systems encompass the entire dwelling and exterior portions. Your inspector’s unique training, skills and experience will separate him in these areas from un-trained or inexperienced inspectors.
Roofing. The roof is part of the exterior but requires more individual attention. It is designed to protect all the components of the dwelling. There are many roof styles and finished materials. Each style and material is inspected carefully for, wear, leaks, defects and other deficiencies. Roofing problems that go undetected can cause serious harm to other components of the building. Styles and types of roofs are dictated by location, age, and preference.
Exterior. The exterior of the building includes; siding, trim, gutters & downspouts, windows, roof, garage, stoops, decks, patios, grounds and related items. Each of these items is inspected not only for its condition, but how it relates to the dwelling. Defects in exterior components such as the siding or windows can greatly affect other components of the home.
Interiors. The interior of the home includes all the various rooms and related items, which are not covered in other aspects of your home inspection on the interior of the dwelling. Some items may overlap such as bathrooms and plumbing, rooms and electrical, and so on. The professional inspector will go through each and every room including all visible and accessible areas of your new home.
Mold Information. What is mold? Molds are simple, microscopic organisms found virtually everywhere indoors and outdoors. Molds can be found on plants, foods, dry leaves and other organic material. Molds are needed for breaking down dead material. Mold spores are very tiny and lightweight, which allows them to travel through the air. Mold growths can often be seen in the form of discoloration, ranging from white to orange and from green to brown and black. When molds are present in large quantities, they can cause allergic symptoms similar to those caused by plant pollen.

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Residential Home Inspection Pennsylvania

Residential Home Inspection Pennsylvania

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Our company is dedicated to providing you with informative facts about your new home. We feel pride and satisfaction knowing this is a valuable and appreciated service that protects the financial interests of our customers. Mr. Inside Out thoroughly inspects all major components of the subject property to expose unknown defects and advise you of future maintenance about your home once the purchase is complete. Mr. Inside Out will provide you with the type of report you require to make an informed decision the same day – No Waiting!

Our home inspectors receive on-going education so we may provide our clients with the highest quality of service.

Mr. Inside Out is being recognized and referred by real estate agents and consumers everywhere. Lawyers and mortgage lenders alike are giving our name. They understand the importance of a home inspection and are pleased with the fact that we provide buyers with our reports the same day.

Some of the Famous Houses we’ve inspected:

  • The Westinghouse Estate – Zsa Zsa Gabor’s old home
  • The 1776 Old Coach House of Dutchess County
  • Orange County Choppers – Paul Teutul Jr.
  • 1776 Toll House – Danbury, Connecticut

Note: FRANCHISES NOW AVAILABLE – Pennsylvania Home Inspection

request-home-inspectionWe specialize in residential inspections and have performed thousands of inspections on homes built from the year 1760 – present new construction. We specialize in a full range of services to cover all aspects of your home inspection. Detailed reports are given on the site of each inspection.

Pennsylvania D.E.P. #2361
NACHI # 05011096

Wayne County Home Inspection

  • Beach Lake
  • Bethel
  • East Honesdale
  • Equinunk
  • Gouldsboro
  • Hamlin
  • Hawley
  • Honesdale
  • Lake Ariel
  • Lakeville
  • Newfoundland
  • Prompton
  • Rileyville
  • Sterling
  • Waymart

Monroe County Home Inspection

  • Blakeslee
  • Brodheadsville
  • East
  • Effort
  • Kunkletown
  • Long Pond
  • Tannersville
  • Marshalls Creek
  • Mount Pocono
  • Pocono Country
  • Saylorsburg
  • Snydersville
  • Stroudsburg
  • Tobyhanna

Pike County Home Inspection

  • Bushkill
  • Dingmans Ferry
  • Greenley
  • Greentown
  • Hemlock Farms
  • Lackawaxen
  • Lords Valley
  • Masthope
  • Matamoras
  • Milford
  • Paupack
  • Shohola
  • Tafton
  • Tamiment
  • Twin Lakes

COMING SOON: We will be providign home inspection services for Carbon and Lackawanna counties.

Structure. The structure of the home is what gives it shape and strength. The most commonly asked questions of a professional home inspector are related to evaluating the condition of the structure. The two main components of the structure are the foundation and the framing system. Each of these components are critical in providing the building with long lasting comfort and stability. Major defects in the structure can be very expensive and extensive to repair.
Mechanicals. The mechanical systems of the dwelling are designed to provide a comfortable and safe living environment. Each system has many components and there are many types of each system. An inspector’s skills and experience are used to evaluate the safe operational condition of each system and to report any defects discovered. The mechanical systems encompass the entire dwelling and exterior portions. Your inspector’s unique training, skills and experience will separate him in these areas from un-trained or inexperienced inspectors.
Roofing. The roof is part of the exterior but requires more individual attention. It is designed to protect all the components of the dwelling. There are many roof styles and finished materials. Each style and material is inspected carefully for, wear, leaks, defects and other deficiencies. Roofing problems that go undetected can cause serious harm to other components of the building. Styles and types of roofs are dictated by location, age, and preference.
Exterior. The exterior of the building includes; siding, trim, gutters & downspouts, windows, roof, garage, stoops, decks, patios, grounds and related items. Each of these items is inspected not only for its condition, but how it relates to the dwelling. Defects in exterior components such as the siding or windows can greatly affect other components of the home.
Interiors. The interior of the home includes all the various rooms and related items, which are not covered in other aspects of your home inspection on the interior of the dwelling. Some items may overlap such as bathrooms and plumbing, rooms and electrical, and so on. The professional inspector will go through each and every room including all visible and accessible areas of your new home.
Mold Information. What is mold? Molds are simple, microscopic organisms found virtually everywhere indoors and outdoors. Molds can be found on plants, foods, dry leaves and other organic material. Molds are needed for breaking down dead material. Mold spores are very tiny and lightweight, which allows them to travel through the air. Mold growths can often be seen in the form of discoloration, ranging from white to orange and from green to brown and black. When molds are present in large quantities, they can cause allergic symptoms similar to those caused by plant pollen.

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Building Codes

Building Codes

Few states compose their own building codes and regulations. Instead, they look to their regional model code for guidance. The process for converting the model code to state law varies greatly from state to state and from one section of code to another. Entire model building codes may be incorporated as is, or be rewritten. Some legislatures reference a model code by year; others cite the “current” model code so that their building regulations reflect recent code changes without legislative intervention.

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State of Massachusetts Building Code (Basic / Commercial Only), 7th Edition
State of Massachusetts Building Code (Basic / Commercial Only), 7th Edition

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State of Massachusetts Building Code, 6th Edition
State of Massachusetts Building Code, 6th Edition

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State of Massachusetts Building Code, 7th Edition
State of Massachusetts One and Two Family Residential Code

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2003 Colorado State Building Code
2003 Colorado State Building Code

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2003 Utah State Building Code
2003 Utah State Building Code

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2003 Virginia State Building Code Set
2003 Virginia State Building Code Set

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Publisher: ICC, VDHCD
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2005 Connecticut Building Code
2005 Connecticut State Building Code

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2005 Washington State Building Code
2005 Washington State Building Code

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2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305
2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305

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Alabama State Building Code
Alabama State Building Code

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ISBN: 3536-03
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Real Estate Construction Calculators

Real Estate Construction Calculators

Pocket Real Estate Master

Need an easy-to-use, inexpensive, pocket-sized loan calculator for instant mortgage solutions? Real estate and financing professionals, homebuyers, and anyone interested in mortgage financing will benefit from this calculator. The Pocket Real Estate Master helps you easily compare loan options and determine monthly payments based on different loan amounts and interest rates. Find a loan amount based on a payment your client can afford. Quickly determine the total interest and payments paid and the future value of a home. The Pocket Real Estate Master uses keys labeled in simple mortgage terms to help you easily solve loan problems.

Pocket Real Estate Master

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Hard Hats by Professional Equipment

Hard Hats by Professional Equipment

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Weisman Home Outlets has everything you need to remodel your kitchen. Browse our wide variety of in stock wood cabinets, Jim Bishop cabinets, special order cabinets, countertops, faucets and sinks in all styles.

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