photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 10/09/08 04:39 AM
Why is it that unhandy home owners or other wanna be tradesmen think that they are electricians? With so many self help videos and home improvement books on the market showing the correct way to do things, invariably, I run into impromptu wiring methods that are down right dangerous. The wiring … (18 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 10/07/08 06:41 PM
Well as we all know, the garage door is the largest moving object in the home. Because there are so many accidents involving young children and garage doors, photo eyes are now required to be installed on all new garage door openers within 4-6" of the floor. If the sensor is … (17 comments)
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photo of the day: Chilling Out... - 09/27/08 05:38 PM
As this week thankfully comes to a close, and I am starting to run out of energy, I really think that I am going to take my cue from kitty here and chill out for the rest of the weekend. No, I will not curl up on the slack, but he … (16 comments)
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photo of the day: Monday Morning Motivator... - 09/22/08 05:12 AM
Monday Morning Motivator
Good Morning Active|Rain...
" The experiences that we encountered every day are the best lessons because they teach us how to become more mature and a better person in the future"
~ Unknown ~
This motivational moment has been brought to you as a courtesy of
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photo of the day: Relaxing With Gardening and Photography... - 09/13/08 05:18 AM
I like growing Moon Flowers, have grown them every year for the past 25 years. If any of you have grown them, you have to agree that the beautiful white blooms and their subtle fragrance are a real delight. I did have quite a bit of difficulty getting these going this … (19 comments)
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photo of the day: Don’t Let the Smoke Out… - 09/09/08 05:02 AM
Having been involved with electronics and electrical components for most of my life, I have come to learn that all electrical and electronic equipment runs on smoke. To heck with all the gobble-de-gook, electron theory and big-brained mathematical mumbo-jumbo that electrical items run on electricity. Lets face it folks, once you … (20 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 09/04/08 06:36 AM
I have a fear of gas. Having been around several explosions in my life, anything that goes BOOM!!! or has a potential to go BOOM!!! scares the ever living crap out of me. Having been inspected twice by two other local inspectors and not being mentioned in their reports I could … (10 comments)
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photo of the day: Oh Deer... - 08/31/08 07:06 AM
Last week, a friend of mine, Larry Brewer wrote a post on Brentwood Deer. Well this morning while I was in the kitchen getting a cup of coffee to get these old bones moving, I glanced out the kitchen window and saw 2 does and spotted fawns out at the farm … (20 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 08/29/08 06:26 AM
Home inspectors don't have all the answers to all of the challenges encountered during the inspection process. Sometimes we have to rely on 'subtitle' clues, and take the SWAG (Scientific Wild A$$ Guess) approach to reach a conclusion as to what the problem could be. While inspecting a 'challenging' property in … (12 comments)
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photo of the day: Saying Good Bye to Hurricane Fay... - 08/28/08 04:06 AM
Hurricane Fay brought some 2" of much needed rain to the middle Tennessee area the other day, helping relieve some of the drought conditions here. As I was getting ready to do my evening walk, I was able to capture a few frames of the last of Fay as she left … (21 comments)
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photo of the day: Sometimes Reading the Instructions Works... - 08/26/08 06:49 AM
After moving the grandfather clock from the Den to the foyer, 'ol Pop quit working. Well, being a typical male, this should be an easy fix I thought, so I fiddled with this, and that, and could not see why the clock would not run. Getting frustrated I thought that I … (24 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 08/24/08 06:09 PM
Home inspectors do not have the equipment to inspect the throat and flue of most chimneys. However, thanks to pocket digital cameras, a missing damper and smoke shelf, this badly damaged fireplace lent itself to get a good logs-eye view of what the inside of a chimney really looks like.
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photo of the day: Half Full or Half Empty... - 08/14/08 07:05 PM
We are all familiar with the adage about the glass being half full or empty. However does the same hold true with double pane windows? Now I have seen windows with water droplets in them, I have seen them so badly fogged that a sheet of wax paper would be cleared. … (8 comments)
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photo of the day: It’s Moving Day… - 08/14/08 05:38 AM
As real estate professionals, you know how hard you have worked hard to find your buyer that perfect home. Success at last! The deal has finally closed and now it’s time for the new home owners to pack up everything and move to the new house...
Musta taken lessons from Uncle … (18 comments)
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photo of the day: Something Is Missing... - 08/08/08 06:56 AM
In our ongoing saga of the "Rehab on Elm Street", there is something missing in this laundry room. Can you help Bubba and the rehabber find the missing item in order to satisfy this picky home inspector?
Have you … (17 comments)
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photo of the day: If A Man Thinks a Woman Who Can Ride Broncs and Rope the Wind is Too Much For Him, He is Probably Right! - 08/08/08 06:28 AM
Sarge's Downtown Waynesville Dog Walk tomorrow has dogs on my mind for my photos of the day (click here to read about the Dog Walk). Our local newspaper is not sending a photographer to the event, so I will be the 'official' photographer. The only thing that could be better than … (8 comments)
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photo of the day: OOPS! - Again... - 08/07/08 06:17 AM
Like everything else on this planet, there is an expected service life for products. Older cast iron waste systems certainly fall in this category. I have written several posts on this material rusts from the inside out, gets sclerosis, and is prone to clogging as the system ages. However, areas rehabbers … (3 comments)
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photo of the day: OOPS! - 08/06/08 04:57 AM
It is not uncommon to see garages converted to living space especially in older properties. However, when doing so, proper construction techniques is very important. For the past few days, I have been writing about some of the issues that I found with a particular rehabbed job in northwest Nashville, TN. … (18 comments)
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photo of the day: How Fix a Leaky Spigot Without Really Trying... - 08/05/08 04:42 PM
Home inspectors seem to get to see all the neat stuff. You know the crazy things that people do to save a buck or two. Last Saturday I inspected a house in the north section of Nashville, TN. Many of you may have heard of Chock Full ‘o Nuts well this … (14 comments)
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photo of the day: There Ain't Nothing Wrong With This Is There? - 08/04/08 03:20 AM
I am one of these folks that can draw on both sides of my brain which allows me to be creative as well as analytical. However; there are some things that I see that totally defies logic, makes you wonder do they have the common sense that God gave a goose, … (59 comments)
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photo of the day: The Frill of It All in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. - 07/29/08 08:05 AM
Maggie Valley's Sheepback Mountain is decorated with beautiful log and mountain homes with 'to die for' views. There are mountain laurels lining the winding road up and around Sheepback Mountain, and many of the properties are landscaped with flower gardens and water gardens, including the home of my friends, Patty and … (9 comments)
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photo of the day: Dappled Ducklings in Maggie Valley, North Carolina - 07/27/08 11:24 PM
This afternoon I noticed these beautiful ducks wandering through my yard in Maggie Valley, on their way to the little creek that is rushing with a little bit of swimming water right now. I cannot help but wonder if this the same female that came through my yard recently, but with … (4 comments)
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photo of the day: What You Don't See Can Be Costly... - 07/19/08 06:05 AM
When real estate agents and their buyers look at a property, more often than not, they are looking at the aesthetics of the property not the functionality. Initially when the untrained eye looks at this photo, one sees a sees a cool looking stairwell, loft and a nice clean open space. … (12 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 07/18/08 07:15 AM
I love the older, more experienced properties. Like many of our more ‘experienced’ citizens, there are certainly stories to tell, and a journal of what has historically happened in its life.
Yesterday while inspecting a property not too far from the world famous Opryland Hotel, I ran across this unusual repair … (18 comments)
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photo of the day: Bad Hair Day at Boyd Mountain in Waynesville, NC. - 07/18/08 05:28 AM
Boyd Mountain Log Cabins and Tree Farm in Waynesville, North Carolina, has so many flowers right now that it is hard not to ride out there every day to see what has bloomed. Here is another photo of the beautiful flowers bedded amidst the trees and authentic log cabins. More photos … (4 comments)
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photo of the day: Waynesville, NC... Turn Me Inside Out Why Don't You! - 07/15/08 03:10 AM
The Boyd Mountain Log Cabins and Tree Farm property in Waynesville, North Carolina, is not only covered with Christmas trees in all stages of growth, but also flowers of many beautiful varieties to marvel at, some of which I have never seen before. The beautiful bloom below, amidst the trees and … (4 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 07/14/08 04:42 PM
As most of you know by now, flexible plastic venting for clothes dryer venting has been banned for use in residential properties for many years because it is considered a fire hazard. But I guess that our 'ol buddy Bubba just hasn't read the latest and greatest on this regulation. Maybe … (19 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 07/12/08 07:40 AM
While inspecting a property in the upscale ‘Green Hills’ section of Nashville, I find that there isn’t any section of town where our ‘ol friend Bubba, the unhandy handyman, has not had some type of misadventure. Yeah Buddy…
We can certainly see why ‘ol Bubba buys duct tape by the … (14 comments)
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photo of the day: Orange You Going to Kiss Me Stupid? - 07/11/08 05:30 AM
Just as punctuation lends different meanings to sentences... 'Orange' you going to kiss me stupid? as opposed to 'Orange' you going to kiss me, stupid? so, too, does the time of day affect the appearance of blooming flowers. Petals are still opening, stamens are reaching for the light, and moisture is … (10 comments)
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photo of the day: Don't Get Your Pansies All Ruffled Up. - 07/09/08 10:21 AM
The sun was barely up this morning when I found these Maggie Valley pansies all 'dewed up' and hungry for the sun.
There is a list of flowers and their meanings (made up by who I don't know), and it is noted in the list that pansy means thoughts; love. I … (7 comments)
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photo of the day: Is There Anything Wet and Wild in Maggie Valley, North Carolina? - 07/08/08 07:27 AM
©Susie Blackmon Photos
Yes, there are some beautiful 'wet and wild' flowers in Maggie Valley!
Yesterday I ordered some 'unique' business cards to enable me to share some of my 'wet and wild' photos in an informative yet innocuous manner, especially in anticipation of my trip to San Francisco for … (11 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 07/08/08 06:46 AM
While inspecting yet another rehab in east Nashville, TN, I could not help but notice our 'ol buddy Bubba's latest misadventure at playing electrician. Yeah Buddy...
I guess that 'ol Bubba just flat ran out of conduit (or did not know how to glue it together) for this run … (14 comments)
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photo of the day: Are Your Plumbing Lines Prime for a Heart Attack? - 07/07/08 07:38 PM
It is not unusual to see cast iron waste pipes in properties built before 1973. From that date onward, the more modern products such as PVC or ABS started taking over iron piping as the 'product of choice' by many builders and plumbers. Iron products have a short life expectancy of … (10 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 07/05/08 02:29 PM
I have inspected several thousand properties over my 8 year career, and just about the time you think that you have ‘seen it all’, it seems as if our ‘ol buddy Bubba comes up with a new twist on things. Yeah Buddy…
While inspecting a property in the Antioch section of … (14 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... Bubba's Misadventures - 07/02/08 03:53 PM
As a licensed home inspector for the State of Tennessee and an ASHI certified home inspector, I am continually in and out of properties almost daily; some new - some old. Generally, it is the older properties that I find really fascinating.
Today while inspecting another rehab in the East section … (8 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... Another one of Bubba's Misadventures - 06/28/08 05:16 AM
Well, it looks as if our ‘ol buddy ‘Bubba’ has been hard at it playing plumber again once again. Yeah buddy! While inspecting a “flipper” in Nashville, TN, I could not help but laugh and shake my head at another one of his ongoing misadventures. The picture below shows how installing … (18 comments)
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photo of the day: Isn’t There A Screen Saver That Looks Like This? - 06/26/08 08:01 AM
As we all know, art is 95% inspiration and 5% perspiration, but in the case of ‘Bubba’ our unhandy handyman, it’s probably the other way around… While inspecting a rehab on the east side Nashville, TN, I was mused by this resemblance to an old screen saver. I guess that since … (8 comments)
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photo of the day: Purple Caterpillars Seen Just Outside of Canton, NC! - 06/24/08 08:37 AM
Driving to Leicester, NC from Canton takes you down a pleasant, winding country-road full of picturesque views of homes and farms perched on beautiful, sloping, tree-filled mountains - - just a few of the many charms of life in Western North Carolina. There are cows, chickens and donkeys scattered about the … (9 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 06/20/08 07:56 PM
It seems as if our 'ol buddy Bubba has been having a rough week this week. No sooner does he have one botched misadventure playing carpenter on this rehab project in the Hillsboro Village section of Nashville, TN than he decides to try his hand at plumbing again. Yeah Buddy! I … (7 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 06/19/08 04:09 PM
While inspecting a newly rehabbed property in Nashville, TN’s Hillsboro Village section, I ran across another misadventure of Bubba, our unhandy handyman… Yeah Buddy! Well, either 'ol our buddy Bubba uncorked one too many brewskies or the bubble was off in his level. Maybe his bubble is off period! Who … (7 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 06/17/08 04:30 PM
Today I inspected a property that was a direct results of my blogs here in the Active Rain Community. Click here to read post. While inspecting this property in the Brentwood area, it seems as if our old buddy Bubba was up to his shenanigans once again. Yeah Buddy! Today he … (13 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 06/13/08 07:21 PM
I love inspecting rehabs… I love inspecting rehabs… I love inspecting rehabs… At least that is what I keep telling myself. There are some properties that are about as much fun to inspect as a sharp stick in the eye. Today I had a real doozie. I will not bother reprinting … (7 comments)
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photo of the day: Maggie Valley Poppies - 06/13/08 07:17 AM
These days, every time I go for a walk around my little corner of the world in Maggie Valley, NC, I find beautiful new blooms of one sort or another. These poppies were soaking up the mid-afternoon light yesterday in their red and purple splendor. It seems I am taking more … (7 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day... - 06/13/08 06:10 AM
It never ceases to amaze me as to what people will do to find better ways to cut corners just to save a buck. While inspecting a rehab yesterday in the Nashville, TN area, I came across this not so smart way to connect the disposal. The non-metallic wire needs to … (14 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day Taken in Maggie Valley, NC - Just Ducky! - 06/12/08 05:36 AM
Standing on my deck Tuesday afternoon, talking on the phone, I enjoyed the sight of this beautiful "Maggie Valley Mallard" wandering up on my lawn, the first I've seen here this year. His 'woman' was not far behind (looking at Mapquest). Last year a pair of mallards hung around for a … (5 comments)
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photo of the day: Not Your Lilly White Real Estate Blog. - 06/07/08 07:48 PM
©Susie Blackmon Photos
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 05/31/08 07:40 PM
It never ceases to amaze me the workmanship that I see in some of the houses that I see built today. This menagerie was used to support a support column for a set of arched load bearing walls in a high end house in Brentwood. The sellers did not get a … (11 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 05/15/08 04:35 PM
It looks as if our ‘ol buddy Bubba has been hard at it again. While I was inspecting a house in the north east section of Nashville, TN today, I happened to notice this gas appliance venting on the house across the street that was also for sale. Yeah Buddy, with … (8 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 05/15/08 05:28 AM
In my line of work I get an opportunity to see a lot of interesting things. While inspecting a property in the Brentwood, TN area the other day, I came across this unique installation for a pair of water heaters. As these are natural vent water heaters, the stacks are supposed … (8 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 05/09/08 07:19 AM
There is never a dull moment in my business. I ran across this redneck installation for a smoke alarm the other day. Yeah Buddy! We jes gott have them’er smoking alarm thingies properly installed. This one was about 4 feet off the floor. Oye Vay! I can’t wait to see what … (16 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 05/08/08 05:01 AM
People do things a little differently here in Tennessee as compared to other parts of the country. We have even been chided as being “One of those Redneck States”. Well, I’m here to tell you that rednecks are alive and well in this State as this installation of the garbage disposal … (19 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day - 05/06/08 06:48 PM
Common sense. Is it something that some are born with while others lack what God gave a common goose? Or, is it really the change pot that sets next to the cash register in the local jiffy mart – give a penny take a penny? Heck, I don’t know any more. … (9 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 05/02/08 05:54 AM
Framing failures do not just occur in newer properties. While inspecting an older property in the eastern section of Nashville, the builder improperly spliced a hip rafter which is leading to a structural failure in the roof. The spliced ends are starting to open up and the upper side of the … (10 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 05/01/08 06:00 AM
I really do my best to keep up on the latest and greatest technology especially when it comes to new construction. The other day while doing a framing inspection at a new subdivision that they are building in the Brentwood, TN area, I came across the latest and greatest in window … (13 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 04/30/08 05:41 AM
How to Burn Your House Down With Out Really Trying . . .
Much as been written and posted on the Internet and here in Active Rain about dryers and dryer venting and why proper venting for these appliances is so very important. A friend of mine, Charles Buell an inspector … (9 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day - 04/28/08 04:49 PM
Home inspectors are not just a pretty face in the crowd. They really have to know their craft especially when it comes to new homes and framing inspections. As part of the services we offer for our clients, framing inspections are imperative since far too often, major framing faults and structural … (7 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 04/25/08 05:24 AM
While inspecting a two year old townhouse in Nashville, TN's west side, I saw this unusual installation for the water heater. The fan unit is not what is unusual, as it is not uncommon to see this forced systems on gas water heaters in this area. What is unusual, is that … (13 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 04/23/08 05:09 AM
As a member of The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) for the past five years and a licensed home inspector for the state of Tennessee for the past 2, there are certain guidelines that we must follow when inspecting a property. I cannot speak for other home inspectors in other … (6 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 04/22/08 09:49 AM
The attached photo is a classic example why insurance companies classify extension cords as a fire safety hazard. The home owner used an extension cord that was designed and rated for light duty use such as lamps and other light duty appliances to run the air conditioner unit. Depending upon … (9 comments)
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photo of the day: Plastic Dryer Vents Are A Fire Safety Hazard in Your Home - Here's Picture Proof . . . - 04/17/08 05:59 PM
Plastic dryer venting has been banned from residential usage for several years now. This type of material is considered a fire safety hazard and should be replaced if you have this present in your home. While inspecting an older property in Brentwood, TN today I ran across sections of plastic … (5 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 04/16/08 06:28 AM
I have seen mushrooms growing outside of a house as well as under a house. But, this is the first time that I've ever seen mushrooms growing inside a house! Obviously, the builders of this house from hell -- excuse me, I mean new construction property -- has a minor problem. … (16 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 04/11/08 06:08 AM
There is a right way and a wrong way to do things especially when it comes to installing a roof covering. The pictures in this post are a pictorial representation of how NOT to install rolled roofing or shingles for that matter. While inspecting a property in Franklin, TN, this 3 … (11 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 04/03/08 06:59 AM
The other day while inspecting a property in Nashville TN, I ran across this unique way of stopping a leaking gate valve. As this property had been rehabbed, and the caulking was still soft, I really cannot blame this one on the home owner. Once again, just proving my case that … (6 comments)
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photo of the day: These Bands Don't Play Cool Tunes! - 04/02/08 04:44 AM
Unlike the Fab Four, best known for their hit song, “I Wanna Hold Your Flashlight”, there are some bands out there that don’t play cool tunes. An example of this is the Carbon Fiber Band. Every time I see this group, it normally spells trouble.
Carbon fiber bands are generally … (11 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 03/30/08 06:23 AM
This post was created by Windows Live and Picasa Web Album.
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: 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: 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: 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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photo of the day: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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photo of the day: 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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photo of the day: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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photo of the day: Photo of the Day - 02/27/08 06:04 AM
While inspecting this 2 year old
property, I happed to notice that the fixed window was installed up side down.
All vinyl windows have drain holes to allow water to drain out of the channel.
This window has the drain holes at the top. OOPS! This will be an expensive … (15 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 02/23/08 05:01 AM
It never ceases to amaze me when
I see the things that plumbers do. When I walked around the side of the house,
all I could do was shake my head and laugh.
This fella would would have had a
tough time reaching this spigot as it was … (8 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 02/22/08 05:21 AM
Duct tape - That magical mystery
material that is so essential in today's modern construction. Where would any
good new construction contractor be without it? Having run out of strap hanging
material, this plumbing contractor must have found a roll in the crawlspace,
most likely dropped by the framing crew while … (9 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 02/20/08 05:22 AM
Up sizing might be good when
ordering fries or a drink at your local burger joint, but not so for electrical
wiring. While doing an inspection in the Brentwood area, I noticed that the home
owner had just put in a new gas heating system and had the old electric … (12 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the Day . . . - 02/01/08 06:04 AM
I
know that I was going to make an attempt to wean
myself from doing the photo of the day, but I just could not pass this one up.
While doing the outside inspection of a property in the Nashville area, I saw
this power vent opening on one side … (10 comments)
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photo of the day: Photos of the Day . . . - 01/09/08 05:12 AM
Well,
it seems as if our old buddy Unhandy Andy has
been hard at work again - this time as an electrician. After spending months
building a work shop out in the back of the house, it seems as if he wanted to
find ways to burn it down in … (4 comments)
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photo of the day: Photo of the week . . . - 01/04/08 06:47 AM
The
other day, I was inspecting a 3 year old property
and came across this in every room of the property. Granted, builders
often install dust covers on smoke alarms when they are in the construction
phase to keep dust and other contaminants out of the photo eyes. Generally, the … (5 comments)
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photo of the day: I Wonder What They Were Thinking - 12/07/07 05:19 AM
As a licensed home inspector for the State of Tennessee and an ASHI certified home inspector, I am continually in and out of properties almost daily; some new - some old. Generally, it is the older properties that I find really fascinating.
I entered the master bath of an ‘80's style ranch … (5 comments)
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