TOPIC: That's One Strapping Bay Window!

Jay and others.

I have the opportunity to write an article in a local magazine.

If you had to pick a subject what would it be?

Home safety, home maintenace, how to hire a contractor?

They called me today to see if I was interested.

It is a popular magazine in my home town called the Broaview Journal.

As you go about your business, what do you think the biggest thing consumers need to be educated on?  And/or what would bring YOU the most attention in an article?

Send me the article after you write it and I will review it quickly if you want.

Jay

When I posted before I was going to say Inspection "horror" short stories, and it is cool you responded to what I was thinking.

I would really be gratefull if you and other did proof read my story as I am sometimes using improper grammar.

I think I want to talk about maintenance, safety, keeping good records.
So title of article could be.
Is your Home above average?  Or Information/tips on maintaining your home.

Any ideas on a title?

Or is your home a below average piece of crap because your lazy and keep  messing up your systems.

"Does Your Home Make The Grade?"

Then give them maintenance tests and tips and a grade point for what they have done.  Different point totals can award a different grade.  Then add them up to Well Maintained, Somewhat Maintained, or whatever.  Then they grade their house.  That way "they" are not the problem...  it's the house that needs this or that.

I'm sure you will get a million tips and suggestions from this group...

Jay, in the San Antonio area we don't strap the bay windows, but it wouldn't be a bad idea. Also would recommend screws not nails. Nails would defeat the purpose by pulling loose easier with wall movement.

Hey Joe - you are the first inspector in a red state who says they don't strap!  I was beginning to think this was a red state/blue state thing!