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The Inspector's Journal is an interactive webzine written by home inspectors for and about the home inspection industry. TIJ's mission to inform and educate home inspectors, thereby helping them to become better inspectors and ultimately increase their bottom line. This site consists of inspection-related news briefs, a calendar of coming events of interest to home inspectors and a variety of discussion forums moderated by various industry subject matter experts.
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New York State Home Inspection Council to Meet - 0 Replies

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:45
ALBANY, NY (09/02/2010)(readMedia)

A meeting of the New York State Home Inspection Council will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, 80 South Swan Street, 10th Floor Conference Room, Albany, NY and 123 William Street, 19t...

My Tactics for Getting Those Top 5 Spots in Google - 4 Replies

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 06:47
By Titus Hoskins

http://www.inspectorsjournal.c...ctually, getting in the #1 spot is best, but I will settle for the top 5 or even anywhere on the first page for very competitive keywords. Obtaining those top rankings for your targeted keywords in G...

My Tactics for Getting Those Top 5 Spots in Google - 4 Replies

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 06:47
By Titus Hoskins

http://www.inspectorsjournal.c...ctually, getting in the #1 spot is best, but I will settle for the top 5 or even anywhere on the first page for very competitive keywords. Obtaining those top rankings for your targeted keywords in G...

My Tactics for Getting Those Top 5 Spots in Google - 2 Replies

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 06:47
By Titus Hoskins

http://www.inspectorsjournal.c...ctually, getting in the #1 spot is best, but I will settle for the top 5 or even anywhere on the first page for very competitive keywords. Obtaining those top rankings for your targeted keywords in G...

JLC Article About Proper Deck Ledger Attachment - 7 Replies

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 04:07
Kenmore, WA - August 24, 2010

This month's issue of JLC Update has a well-illustrated article by Cheryl Anderson, Frank Woeste and Joe Loferski about various ways to properly secure a deck ledger to the side of a home.

This article is a must-read for anyone in this business and the smart home...

JLC Article About Proper Deck Ledger Attachment - 4 Replies

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 04:07
Kenmore, WA - August 24, 2010

This month's issue of JLC Update has a well-illustrated article by Cheryl Anderson, Frank Woeste and Joe Loferski about various ways to properly secure a deck ledger to the side of a home.

This article is a must-read for anyone in this business and the smart home...

JLC Article About Proper Deck Ledger Attachment - 2 Replies

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 04:07
Kenmore, WA - August 24, 2010

This month's issue of JLC has a well-illustrated article by Cheryl Anderson, Frank Woeste and Joe Loferski about various ways to properly secure a deck ledger to the side of a home.

This article is a must-read for anyone in this business and the smart home inspec...

New Board Member Appointed in Washington State - 0 Replies

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 08:09
Olympia, WA - Monday, August 23, 2010

The Washington State Department of Licensing Real Estate Division today announced the appointment by Gov. Christine Gregoire of Paul Duffau, proprietor of Deffau Enterprises Inc., Asotin, WA, to the Washington State Home Inspectors Licensing Advisory Board...

Experts: FPE Panels "A Fire Waiting To Happen" - 2 Replies

Sat, 08/21/2010 - 07:38
Dallas, TX - Saturday, Aug 21, 2010

The Dallas Morning News had an article today about the failure rate and safety concerns with the FPE panels. I'm sure many electricians will be busy answering their phones on Monday.

Washington Licensing Board Vacancy - 0 Replies

Thu, 06/03/2010 - 17:17
ARE YOU A LICENSED HOME INSPECTOR?

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LICENSED PROFESSION?

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE WASHINGTON STATE HOME INSPECTOR LICENSING ADVISORY BOARD?

At this time there is a vacant position on the Home Inspector Licensing Ad...

Go Local ! - 0 Replies

Wed, 06/02/2010 - 04:53
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The purchasing habits of home buyers is evolving. 10 years ago most didn't touch the internet before buying, today over 80% do. Today's Home Inspectors not only has to have a website, they need a website that ranks we...

Inspect Express Macro Security Update - 14 Replies

Thu, 05/27/2010 - 08:35
Updated versions of Inspect Express home inspection software with new macro security certificates are now available for download.

Inspect Express runs inside of Microsoft Word and comes with a digital security certificate. These digital security certificates show that we are a legitimate company...

Inspect Express Macro Security Update - 13 Replies

Thu, 05/27/2010 - 08:35
Updated versions of Inspect Express home inspection software with new macro security certificates are now available for download.

Inspect Express runs inside of Microsoft Word and comes with a digital security certificate. These digital security certificates show that we are a legitimate company...

Inspect Express Macro Security Update - 7 Replies

Thu, 05/27/2010 - 08:35
Updated versions of Inspect Express home inspection software with new macro security certificates are now available for download.

Inspect Express runs inside of Microsoft Word and comes with a digital security certificate. These digital security certificates show that we are a legitimate company...