Andy Chaudoir's (achaudoir) Blog

The Place to Be Friday Nights in Georgetown, TX - Dos Salsa's Tex Mex Restaurant Two weeks ago tomorrow I was out with the kids (my wife had to work late) when our son mentioned that he would like to have his favorite quesadillas for dinner.  After a little bit of interrogation on my part I learn...

New Construction Inspection Picture of the Day - Crickets and Fasteners As a home inspector in the Austin area I get to do my fair share of New Construction Home Inspections.  Last week I was asked to inspect a home in Liberty Hill, TX.  Liberty Hill is a small community about 15 minutes west of ...

Georgetown Airfest - September 25, 2010 On Septemebr 25th at the Georgetown Municipal Airport the 2010 Georgetown Airfest will take flight.  This event lets you get up close and personal with some of the coolest vintage aircraft you have ever seen.  On display and in the air will be aircraft like...

The Builder's Third Party Inspectors for New Construction Last week I did a New Construction Home Inspection for a home located in the Austin area.  As I was entering the home I met the builder's "third party" inspector as he was leaving.  We said hello to each other and as he was getting into hi...

Pflugerville's iFacePaint by Josh When our son turned 5 we had a wonderful party at Texas Jumping Beans in Pflugerville, Texas.  The children had a great time jumping and playing on the inflatables.  But there was a long wait for one of the biggest hits at the party - our face painter.  We had Jo...

It ain't NASCAR but it is Awesome! Formula One is Comin' ta Austin Y'All....and it's a big Deal! The Austin area was recently chosen to host a Formula One Grand Prix.  I think it's safe to say though that a lot of people here and around the country don't know how big a deal this is.  A recent art...

Are You Ready for Some Football - Georgetown Eagle Style! Even though it doesn't feel like it fall is just around the corner.  And, fall means Football Season for millions around the country.  Some like to sit and watch while others like to get out there and play. The Georgetown High School Footb...

Williamson County, Texas Blood Drives - September 2010 Every Month I get a handy reminder in the mail about local blood drives.  I give as often as I can.  After all, there is no artificial substitute for human blood. I thought it would be a good idea to list them here.  If you can make one your ...

Exposed Nails and Asphalt Shingles - Inspection Picture of the Day I had the pleasure of conducting a New Construction Home Inspection this morning in Cedar Park, Texas.  While up on the roof I found 2 nails that were exposed.  Incredibly that number - 2 - is on the low side.  On most Home Inspec...

Family Traditions - The Sunday Picture Shortly after getting married in April of 2002 I felt compelled to establish some family traditions.  Traditions can come in many shapes and sizes and for sure this one is small potatoes as far as traditions go.  Here's what I came up with - The Sunday Pictu...