Gadget Home Inspections

How old is this boiler?

Found this gem in a condo building in St. Paul. Manufactured by Western Supply Co. in St. Paul MN. This is likely the original boiler when this building was built in 1915. Still plugging away 100+ years later.

Never boring....

This is the afternoon paper the day JFK was shot (November 22 1963). This paper was just sitting out at an inspection. Never boring out there.

I see dead people....

Didn't know I was walking into a mortuary room at this inspection. That sink flushes like a toilet... not sure what all gets flushed down. A little creepy and weird. The hair was standing up on my arms.

I thought we were friends...

the bat thought otherwise. Gave me a warning nibble on my hand when I tried to pet him. Haha! This actually happened back in the summer. I was on my ladder, trying to figure out if there's any air coming out of this vent. Stuck my hand in the vent and he stuck me with his teeth. Long story short... I'm vaxxed against rabies. Am I still sticking my hands in vents... absolutely!

This article describes various types of smart home innovations, and how they can help you.
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Creating a Smarter Home

If your refrigerator is more than 10-15 years old, consider upgrading to a new, higher-efficiency refrigerator.
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Refrigerator/Freezer Suggestion

Keep cat litter, sawdust, etc. readily available in your garage to quickly absorb spills of dangerous liquids and potential slipping hazards.
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Garage Suggestion

Your home's gutters and downspouts play a very important role in protecting your home's foundation from water damage.
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Why You Need to Keep Rain Away From Your Foundation

Especially if you have a high-speed Internet connection to your home, you should use a firewall program with strong passwords to help prevent hijackers from gaining access to the computers in your house.
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Personal Computer Suggestion

Block concentrated solar reflection from nearby energy-efficient glass windows, roofing, pavement, etc., which can cause heat distortion to your vinyl siding.
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Vinyl Siding Suggestion