Inspectors Associates Info at Home
Welcome to my monthly info at home newsletter. Within these newsletters you will find valuable information and tips for your home and family. Make sure to scroll down to check out the Atlanta area events this month, and make sure to try Evie's Incredible Edibles favorite recipe of the month . Stan A. Garnet, Code Certified Property Inspector: 770-512-8228 - iai@mindspring.com May 2005 (Click on any caption in blue to select your topic of interest)
Article of the month: Summer Maintenance Atlanta area events: Sports - Holidays - Art Shows - Theatre - Kids Events Trade Shows - Festivals and Fairs Favorite recipes from Evie's Incredible Edibles, Caller block registration: National Do Not Call Registry Up to 50 % off Custom Picture Framing: Atlanta Picture Framers Training courses and Seminars for the homeowner and the professional: It is that time of the year. Summer is upon us and your home is going to need some tender loving care. This is a good time to look at several items around your home to make sure you are ready for the hot days ahead. 1. Top priority. Service your air conditioning systems. Clean and service the unit including washing the fins on the condensing unit, leveling the unit, clean the evaporator coil, check to make sure your condensing lines are clear, add an extension to the outside condensate line to move the water away from the foundation wall and change your filter. Check all duct connections and make sure they are sealed and at the same time verify all insulation is well sealed around the duct pipes including the cold air return pipe. Some of this you can do on your own if you are inclined to and the rest should be handled by a qualified heating and air specialist. Inspect the exterior of your home looking for worn and defective caulking, look for rotted wood, check to make sure your paint job on the exterior is going to last through another season. This is the best time to repair all the exterior damage, caulk seal and paint. If you have a humidifier in your home, then shut it down for the summer and clean and service the unit so you do not have any issues with mold growth. Have your roof checked for leaks, wear and tear and damage. Clean out your gutters and downspouts. Make sure all roof water is moved away from the foundation of the home. When planting next to the house, remember the grade must be 4-6 inches below top of the foundation wall or the slab. Do not stack pine straw up against the house. Keep plants 12 inches back from the exterior wall and do not let any vegetation grow on the exterior of your home. It is also a good time to do a major clean up on the exterior yard. Stan A. Garnet An ASHI residential combination code certified inspector 770-512-8228
Evie Garnet has agreed to share her favorite recipes with you. As a recipient of her gourmet cooking and delectable dishes, I can assure you that you will enjoy each and every recipe that Evie releases. Bon Appetit.
Gnocchi
My mother is a gourmet cook and has been cooking for over 65 years now. Back in 1978 she wrote a cook book and called it, "Cooking is saying I love you." As I developed my own style over the years I often refer back to my mothers cook book. It always amazes me when I go through the book to see the variety of dishes that were prepared over the years and that I learned to love. One of those dishes was introduced to my husband early on in our marriage and has become his favorite meal. Gnocchi... can be used as an appetizer, side course or a full meal and has shown up many a time on our dinner table. Here is the recipe just the way Mom wrote it and made it
Evie.
Mash 5 potatoes (cooked, drained & salted). Add 2 eggs - salt & pepper 2 tbsp of fat and as much flour that you can knead in without it being too sticky. Start with a cup and work with your hands. Don't play too long with this. Break off small pieces and roll with your hands into long rolls and then cut not finger size. Place in boiling salted water and when they rise to the surface, remove with slotted spoon. Rinse with cold water carefully. Place in buttered casserole. Dot with butter and parmesan cheese, or with butter and parsley and garlic, or just serve with meat and gravy. This is so good - economical and fattening! Enjoy. from the kitchen of Evie Garnet, of Evie's Incredible Edibles
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Stan A. Garnet, Code Certified Property Inspector.
Residential Combination Inspector, certificate number
5188291-R5
PR Committee member for The American
Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
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Investment, Your Future… Your home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime. Whether you are purchasing a new or used home, renovating or repairing your current residence, or hiring a contractor or builder, consider calling a qualified home inspector to give you an independent evaluation to discover hidden damages and structural weaknesses, and to determine the validity of repairs and construction. An expert home inspection will save you time and money while providing you with peace of mind. This message was sent by Stan A.
Garnet, Inspectors Associates, Inc. 339 S. Atlanta St., Roswell,
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