I have several areas of interests, and I enjoy writing about several topics. Below are some links to some articles that I have written as well as other links of interest or organizations.
I have long been a history buff. Williamson, Davidson, and the Middle Tennessee area is rich in history and culture. Click HERE to the left to read some posts that I have written about areas of interest here in the Middle Tennessee area. Feel free to comment as this is an open forum.
Photo of the day is a series of posts on some of the things that I find while doing home inspections. Many of these are the things that either unhandy home owners or paid contractor do in order to save a dollar or two.
blogs.chiblogs is one of my websites where I post articles about home inspections, the Standards of Practice for the industry, explain why home inspectors do what they do, and other articles. Feel free to browse around and make comments. This is an open forum.
Click on this hyperlink to take you to the ASHI website. You can use this site to find an ASHI certified home inspector for your area.
The ASHI Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics can be found on the ASHI website by clicking the button the the left. These can also be downloaded as a PDF file.
The Indoor Air Quality Association is a site designed for the exchange of information concerning the indoor air quality of your home. I have been a member of IAQA member for several years.
Mold - The attached link will take you to the Governments EPA website. There you can hyperlink to several sites to learn about mold and how it affects you, your house and your environment. Many home inspectors will not test for mold. We offer this as an ancillary service to our business.
Radon is another ancillary service that we offer our customers. Radon is second only to cigarettes as the leading cause of cancer in the United States. Properties found in the high range will have a 1 out of 3 chances for a high reading. Middle Tennessee is in the high range for Radon.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission keeps an eye on products in or around your home that may pose a potential safety hazard to you or someone you love. Currently, there are over 15,000 items under the agency's jurisdiction. Check here often as recalled products change from time to time.
This link to the Consumer Products Safety Commission gives a complete listing of product recalls by category. Here you can search for a product type or manufacturing company. Once again, a helpful tool. Check here often as products keep being added to the list.
