Usually if you see roaches scurrying around near the bottom you're good to go.?ÿ If you're a worry-wart, just drop a mouse or a frog or something down...

The warning sign for me is that they are not requesting proof of a minimum amount of liability insurance. I dealt with something similar.?ÿ It turned...

If I were in the same position as D.Drahn, I would let the lady know that there might be a problem and that she should talk to a PLS.?ÿ?ÿ I'm not a l...

Do some quick research on efficient study techniques.?ÿ Clump definitions into groups of five. Learn five, then move on to the next clump.?ÿ Study a ...

NC allows you the option of writing a Report of Survey in lieu of drafting a plat (with a few exceptions).

It's all about the Benjamins.?ÿ ?ÿ

Assign coordinates to your building corners (ie. N (or Y):1000 ; E (or X):2000 Decide where you want to orient the front face of your building S...

@holy-cow Brine it then smoke it and you might change your opinion.

I strongly disagree.?ÿ A PLS is expected to understand the ins and outs of the local governing bodies.?ÿ Facts and evidence are the foundation of our ...

A quality cadastre is the by-product of our work. Our job is to solve our client's problem in a legal and ethical manner. In situations where a new s...

Nate has a good point about the limits of facts and due diligence once you enter the theater of our judicial system.?ÿ Boundary line agreements and a...

Boundary disputes are an interesting beast.?ÿ On one hand, they're the easiest way to lose money and get dragged to court. On the other hand, getting ...

My job is to help solve my client's problem, whatever it may be. I am not an advocate for my client, but I also refuse to make him pay for my ego. I v...

Another good option is to go to a marine supply store and get some of the gloves designed for cold weather commercial fisherman.

I worked some cold jobs in Maine. One of the coldest was a survey around a failing dam.?ÿ I found that numerous pairs of inexpensive mitten gloves wor...

I earned my license in Maine the first year they dropped the essay requirement for their state specific exam. I was a bit let down. An essay or a deed...

@bill-c North Carolina is similar.  It's kind of annoying that I have to fill my plats with a bunch of Review Officer statements when a simple "...