1. Never wrestle with your furnace; you both get dirty and the furnace doesn't care!
2. Never argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference!
3. It's easier to obtain forgiveness than it is permission!
4. Don't ask the question if you can't live with the answer!
5. If you want a new idea, read an old book!
6. If you don't know what you're building, any tool will do the job!
7. Never have a philosophy which supports a lack of courage!
8. Never look back unless you intend to go that way!
9. How you hold your tongue really does make a difference!
10. Renovation is a good excuse to spend the money on tools!
Gil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario, Canada since 1994. Visit http://www.allaroundthehouse.com to learn more about home inspections.
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