Historical Court House - Franklin, TN - 03/31/08 05:55 AM
This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property of Michael Thornton of Complete Home Inspections, Inc. providing home inspections for Brentwood, Nashville, Davidson and Williamson Counties of Middle Tennessee. The views and opinions expressed are just that - views and opinions of Michael Thornton and those who … (8 comments)
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Photo of the Day . . . - 03/30/08 06:23 AM
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This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property of Michael Thornton of Complete Home Inspections, Inc. providing home inspections for Brentwood, Nashville, Davidson and Williamson Counties of Middle Tennessee. The views and opinions expressed are … (11 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/29/08 04:15 AM
Home inspectors in the State of Tennessee do no have to be licensed for pest control like some other licensed states. However; when inspecting a property, I do keep an eye out for these little critters that can literally eat you out of house and home. While inspecting the crawl … (9 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/28/08 05:31 AM
Home inspectors have to know and look at more than the house they are evaluating. A classic example of this is happened yesterday while I was inspecting a property in Spring Hill, TN in southern Williamson County. Driving into the subdivision, I noticed that all the houses had new roofs … (10 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/27/08 06:06 AM
One of the services that I provide for my clients, are pre-drywall or framing inspections on new construction properties. While inspecting this new construction house on Nashville’s east side yesterday I came across this unusual foundation for the brick veneer siding. Apparently, when the block foundation stem wall was installed, … (8 comments)
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How Many More Winters Do You Have? - 03/25/08 07:18 AM
Now that spring is here in middle Tennessee, winter is not officially over until the fat lady sings or we go through our last four winters which ever comes first. Typically, the winters win out as it is still too cold for the fat lady to come up from Florida. … (3 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/25/08 05:21 AM
Every now and then I run across a home owner who likes to color coordinate their outlets to match the color of their walls. This is definitely not a good idea and especially when it comes to GFCI outlets. When these are painted over, the paint will often jam the … (8 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/22/08 05:26 AM
This seems to be my week for picking on plumbers. I don't know why, maybe it's just because I have seen too many things that have have done which does not make any sense. Yesterday, while inspecting a rehabbed property in a mature section of Nashville, TN, I came across … (20 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/21/08 05:49 AM
This seems to be my week for inspecting new construction properties. Part of the inspection process is to do the “obligatory” crawl through the area where codes inspectors, most home owners and real estate agents fear to tread.
When houses are designed by the architect, care is taken so … (14 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/20/08 07:06 AM
I was inspecting a new construction property in Nashville, TN yesterday and ran across this professional installation of an air handler and condensate pump. Professional contractors will install a bracket on the side of the air handler on which to mount the pump and an outlet for power. This contractor … (6 comments)
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Photo of the day . . . - 03/19/08 06:04 AM
While inspecting a new construction property in Nashville, TN yesterday, I came across this “unusual” venting system for the gas water heater. The water heater was located in the mechanical room off the finished basement and all that separated this room from the finished basement area was a louvered door … (12 comments)
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ImagiTales - The Perfect Childrens Gift . . . - 03/19/08 04:45 AM
Easter is just around the corner. Are you still looking for that perfect gift for your children or grand children? Try ImagiTales. I had lunch the other day with one of the developers of this delightful children's book. In 2003, two of the developers friends formed a partnership to develop … (4 comments)
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Crawlspaces and Radon Gas . . . - 03/18/08 07:08 AM
One of the biggest misconceptions about radon gas is that if the property has a crawl space, the crawl space venting will dissipate the gas to the outside. WRONG! I have been doing home inspections in the Nashville, TN area the past few days, and on two of the properties, … (10 comments)
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Nashville's Best Kept Secret - Dyer Observatory - 03/18/08 05:37 AM
One of the best kept secrets and hidden jewels in Brentwood and Metro Davidson County is Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory. The Observatory is located in the southern part of the County just north of Old Hickory Blvd and Brentwood’s city limits. The entrance, at the corner of Granny White Pike … (7 comments)
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Photo of the Day . . . - 03/15/08 06:14 AM
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words plus or minus a few. I am sure that this driver pulling this mobile home had a few choice words to say, and I would bet you a "milyun" that the words weren't, "Rut Ro!" or "I knew that … (13 comments)
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Granny White - The Fact Behind the Fiction . . . - 03/14/08 04:24 AM
There were many battles fought along Granny White Pike during the Battle of Nashville. One of these The Battle of the Barrels took place between Taggertwood Drive where the Richland Country Club is located and Oman Drive where Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory is located. This main thoroughfare runs through southern Davidson … (6 comments)
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Tennessee Volunteers - How the Nickname Originated . . . - 03/12/08 06:13 AM
Tennessee has long been known as the Volunteer State. Most Tennesseans probably do not know the origin of the nickname; I know I didn’t, so I did some research. Here is what I was able to dig up.
Famous politician, hunter, and Indian fighter, Davy Crockett led a 12 man … (9 comments)
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Photo of the Day . . . - 03/09/08 09:32 AM
Ah, duct tape! That marvelous, metallic, multi-use material that become so much a part of our everyday lives. Where would any house hold be without it? If the inventors of had only known of its many uses in and around the home and constructions site, they they might have given it … (19 comments)
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Photo of the Day . . . - 03/08/08 06:19 AM
There have been several posts written about unsafe dryer venting practices. Yesterday, while inspecting a property that has a little experience, I ran across this ingenious venting configuration. I was amazed that the home owner even installed the exterior vent cover on an interior application. I had to give him a … (8 comments)
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Photo of the Day . . . - 03/07/08 04:31 AM
Electrical issues that arise during home inspection are not uncommon. Unhandy home owner, good 'ol boy wiring applications are dangerous and and can be quite expensive to repair. While inspecting an older property in Brentwood yesterday, I came across several good 'ol boy (bless his little heart) wiring issues.
To … (10 comments)
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Photo of the Day - 03/06/08 05:22 AM
Have you ever walked into a room and almost immediately felt that something was wrong? I came across that the other day while inspecting an older property in another county. Normally, the average person can detect a slope in the floor as little as an inch in 20 feet. A good … (16 comments)
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Photo of the Day . . . - 03/05/08 03:51 AM
Yesterday, I
was inspecting a 1960’s rehab in East Nashville. The photo is very typical of
the quality craftsmanship that went on in this property. This 900 square foot
town home took forever to inspect as each area of the property seemed to be a
new adventure. It never ceases … (10 comments)
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Battle of Nashville Park . . . - 03/04/08 09:29 AM
The Battle of
Nashville Monument was commissioned by the Ladies Battlefield Association. It
was dedicated on its original site on Franklin Road near Woodmont Blvd., on
Armistice Day, 1927.
The Association
envisioned a memorial to dedicated to the struggles of both the Confederate and
Union forces who clashed on … (5 comments)
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Plumbers - Origin of the Word . . . - 03/04/08 06:12 AM
A plumber is a
tradesperson (questionable term at times) who installs and maintains the potable
(drinking) water and sewage systems in our homes. But, did you ever wonder
where the term plumber comes from or how it originated?
I have done
some research on this as I knew some … (7 comments)
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Another GE Appliance Recall . . . - 03/03/08 04:45 AM
General Electric has issued
another recall for some of their appliances. Back in December 2007, GE issued a
recall of some 92,000
Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to a Fire Hazard. The link to the Consumer
Products Safety Commission (CPSC ) regarding this recall is
HERE. These
appliances were sold at … (5 comments)
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