Home Inspector in Clarksville TN

Archive for March, 2008

Peeling Paint In Bathroom

Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Ted W writes, I repainted our bathroom a few months ago & now the paint is kind of flaking off in areas, what would cause this? More than likely Ted it is from hairspray on the walls, I have run into this problem myself & this what I did. Scrape any ... Continue reading.

Choosing The Best Grass Seed For Your Area

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
Growing a healthy lawn involves preparation & maintenance, but regardless of how well you've done both if you choose the wrong seed you will fight an uphill battle & the lawn is doomed. Grasses that flourish in an open sunny area may not survive in the shade. Some grasses are ... Continue reading.

White Stains On Chimney

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Pat M writes: My new brick chimney has white streaks down the sides. Both the builder & the mason say the stains are normal & will go away on their own, but I am still concerned. Are they a long-term problem that I will have to worry about when my ... Continue reading.

A Better Asphalt Sealant

Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Evan S says, Temperatures in the 70's the other day got me to thinking about some spring time projects around the house, one if which will be re-coating my asphalt driveway. Are all asphalt sealants the same? Funny you should mention that Evan as I found my mind wandering down the ... Continue reading.

What Should I Ask A Home Inspector?

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Owen wrote: I am thinking about purchasing a house. What questions should I ask when I'm looking for a home inspector or should I use my Real Estate agents usual home inspector? Owen, one of the big questions used to be if they are a member of one of fraternal organizations such as, ASHI, ... Continue reading.

What’s The Difference Between Floor Tile & Shower Tile ?

Monday, March 10th, 2008
I recently helped one of my sister's with a kitchen/bathroom remodel in her Nashville condo & a question that I thought I would share with you came up. What's the difference between floor tile & shower tile? Well, ceramic tile makes a durable, low maintenance shower enclosure. But specific types ... Continue reading.

Why Do My Lights Flicker ?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008
Andy Thomas asks, Whenever I turn on an appliance in my house the lights throughout the home flicker, why? Should I be concerned about the safety or condition of the house wiring? A slight flicker is fairly normal when a big motor load such as an air conditioner or washing machine ... Continue reading.

Eliminating Ladder Whistle

Saturday, March 8th, 2008
If you haul a ladder on the top of your vehicle on a regular basis you are probably familiar with the ladder whistle that is caused by the air rushing by the holes at each end of the rungs. While this can be a temporary annoyance for a one time ... Continue reading.

Reboring A Door

Monday, March 3rd, 2008
Keith D asks? I bought new doorknobs to install in my older home, but the existing holes are too small for the new locks & there is no wood to engage the pilot bit of my hole saw. How do I enlarge the holes? Keith, there are 2 ways you can ... Continue reading.