by James Chastain | Jan 26, 2023 | Home owner tips
Licensed contractors have been trained to understand and meet the requirements set by the city council and federal government. Not all contractors follow the steps necessary to complete a job safely and on time. Licensed contractors will take responsibility if...
by James Chastain | Jan 25, 2023 | Home owner tips, Inspection
The basic difference between Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is AFCI devices trip when it detects dangerous electrical arcing faults to prevent electric fire whereas GFCI devices trip when the electric current to ground...
by James Chastain | Jan 10, 2023 | Inspection
The Home Inspector Licensing Program was enacted April 18, 2005 to ensure that only qualified persons are licensed home inspectors, and that the licensed inspector offers Tennessee Consumers a professional, educated opinion of the condition of the home that they are...
by James Chastain | Jan 4, 2023 | Home owner tips
Homes require internal and external maintenance with regular cleanings and inspections to ensure everything is safe and functional. Seasonal maintenance tends to weather and usage needs, like raking leaves inspecting the shingles and closing the pool. Appliances and...
by James Chastain | Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection
Waiving the inspection contingency doesn’t prevent you from having a home inspection. It just means you won’t be able to use results from an inspection to negotiate remedies or price with the Seller. If the inspection turns up something that makes you want...
