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10/16/2015

Of the nearly 73,000 pizza stores in the U.S., 54% are independently owned and operated, according to PMQ 2015 Pizza Power Report. When you eat pizza, you are supporting American small businesses. And don't forgot to support everyone's favorite American small business - Fine Tooth Comb Home Inspections! -Linda

10/09/2015

Domino’s Pizza made the children at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan smile on October 1. The pizza franchiser delivered free pizza to kids and parents. In fact, Domino’s has a close relationship with the organization, and has delivered pizzas to kids and families each month for many years. - Linda

10/07/2015

In 2007, Pizza Hut through its parent company Yum! Brands created the World Hunger Relief (WHR) effort to raise awareness, volunteerism and funds for the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) and other global hunger relief agencies. Today, it has become the world’s largest private-sector hunger relief effort spanning 110 countries, nearly 38,000 restaurants and more than 1 million employees volunteering nearly 21 million hours – totaling more than 350 million meals. Hmm, maybe they should change their slogan to the Flavor of Wow! - Linda

10/04/2015

Since 1985, Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a pizza kitchen on wheels, has served more than three million people traveling across the United States and Canada, meeting the needs of the hungry, the homeless and disaster survivors. An estimated 50,000 Little Caesars franchise owners and employees have donated their time, food and labor for the Love Kitchen servings. Maybe that's why it's one of Mark's and my favorite pizza restaurants! -Linda

10/04/2015

October is National Pizza Month! And to celebrate our favorite home inspector's favorite food, we'll be sharing some pizza facts. -Linda

04/24/2015

How To Clean A Slow Draining Shower http://ow.ly/2XyWFX Mark can share even more ideas for fixing a slow drain, including a great method invented by my dad.. -Linda

Slow Draining Shower Floor Drain - using no chemicals Every six months of so I notice my shower drain start to accumulate water and drain slowly....

04/24/2015

Making sure that your home is ready to age with you makes so much sense. Here are some tips to help you do it in style. http://ow.ly/2XF2hm -Linda

Baby Boomers want to stay in their homes as they grow older, but are their homes ready?

04/22/2015

The Wall Street Journal is killing it with real estate news lately. This report shows more than temps rising this spring with home sales warming. http://ow.ly/2XF2hf My advice: Call Mark to get an inspection before listing your property to help bring on the bids. -Linda

Home builders are getting bullish about this spring home-selling season. A leading survey indicates that February new-home sales were up 12% on a...

04/22/2015

Study shows the average costs for common home repairs. How much did you pay a contractor for your last home repair? http://ow.ly/2XF2h8 -Linda

The new report lists costs of 350 home remodeling projects, based on data provided by homeowners from across the country.

04/21/2015

U.S. New-Home Sizes Set Record Last Year http://ow.ly/2XF2hb Hmm, do you think I could convince Mark to put a second floor on our house? Yeah, I didn't think so either. -Linda

The median size of completed homes last year hit a new record of 2,415 square feet, according to the Commerce Department.

04/21/2015

Use Painter's Tape to Get Perfectly Clean Edges When Caulking. This trick works great.-Mark http://ow.ly/2XATa1

Trying to get straight, clean lines when caulking can be an exercise in frustration if you're out of caulking practice. With painter's tape,...

04/21/2015

Home buyers, don't forget the value of contingency clauses when signing your purchase contract. Great article from on how to protect yourself and your finances when buying a home. http://ow.ly/2XyWFJ Linda & Mark

Most contracts already have a few standard contingency clauses in place, but there are some that go beyond the norm.