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AM radio and Lightning experiment

This past week my daughter and I were traveling in the car and there was a storm rolling through the area. I decided to have her do an experiment with listening to lightning (not thunder). It works better when you are not moving but it can be done while moving in your car. We changedContinue reading “AM radio and Lightning experiment”

Windows Paste and Clipboard

Do you know the shortcut of copy and paste on a windows computer? Check out cntr + c and then cntr + v. This is copying and pasting without right clicking the mouse. Did you know windows 10 and 11 have a clipboard feature? Check out the clipboard feature of your windows computer by holdingContinue reading “Windows Paste and Clipboard”

Personal Drone Class available

Have you wanted to fly or get a drone but you have worries about the laws and crashing your drone? Come out to my class and learn the basics of flying recreationally. Starting at $50 you can feel more comfortable flying your own UAV. Call or text me to setup a class. I am aContinue reading “Personal Drone Class available”

Spring is Here! Almost….

It is important to occasionally take some time to look over your home. Taking a few minutes and checking on a few important parts of your home will give you peace of mind that your home will be safe and last long into the future. When it warms up and the snow is done flyingContinue reading “Spring is Here! Almost….”

Home Energy Loss

This time of year is a great time to look for insulation deficiencies in your home. You can find big heat losses yourself with this tip about your roof. After a snow fall check your roof to see where the snow is melting the fastest. These spots are where heat is escaping your home theContinue reading “Home Energy Loss”

Welcome to My Home inspection site.

I’m Rick Merritts from Altoona, PA and I’m here to provide the best home inspection I can. Your inspection doesn’t end after I leave, I’m available for any questions you may have about your home. I’m very knowledgeable in building sciences with training from International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. I have 12 years experienceContinue reading “Welcome to My Home inspection site.”