Summer Humidity in Middle Tennessee: How to Keep Your Crawl Space Dry

A humid crawl space in Middle Tennessee usually means the relative humidity under your home has climbed above 60 percent, the threshold where mold spores start to activate on wood framing and insulation. In Nashville summers, with average humidity sitting near 65...

How Fast Mold Grows After Water Damage

Mold

Water gets in. The clock is ticking. Act fast—mold grows quickly. If your home just went through a flood, a burst pipe, or even a slow leak you didn’t notice, you’re probably wondering how long does mold take to grow. The honest answer? It can start in as...

Signs of Hidden Water Damage in Your Home

Water

Water damage is a silent threat that can compromise your home’s structural integrity long before it becomes obvious. To help you catch issues early, this guide focuses on the signs of hidden water damage that often go unnoticed until they become expensive emergencies....

How to Prepare for a Tornado

Emergency Response, Storm Damage, Tips

To prepare for a tornado, sign up for more than one weather alert source, pick a safe room on the lowest interior floor away from windows, build an emergency kit, and set a family plan before storm season. When a warning hits, shelter right away and cover your head...

Best Building Contractor Award Nashville Scene

Awards, News Segments

It was an incredible honor being voted Nashville’s Best Specialty Contractor in the Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll. We can’t thank everyone enough for taking the time to vote for us. This was an honor to be recognized...

Blue Chip and My Southern Home

Demolition, News Segments, Renovation, Restoration

It was an honor to be included as a guest on My Southern Home with Andrew Thompson Construction. Andrew Thompson and Don Knarr talked with show host Kimberly Greenwell about the importance of the pre-construction process, specifically protecting a home before any...

Five Steps to Take After Storm Damage to Your Home or Business

Emergency Response, General Contractor, Restoration, Storm Damage, Water Repair

Summer can be an unsettling time of year as severe storms can pop up at any time. Knowing what to do in the event of a storm emergency will save you time and money. It will also help you get your home restored back to normal as quickly as possible. Five Steps to Take...

Best of Music City Home Contractor/Repair/Remodeling Finalist

Awards, Water, Water Repair

We are incredibly honored to receive recognition in both the Nashville Scene’s and The Tennessean’s “Best of” awards this year. Thank you to everyone who voted for Blue Chip Restoration. We were a Top 3 Finalist in The Tennessean’s Best...

Prep Your Home For Holiday Travel

Water

The holiday season is here, and Nashville weather is unpredictable. One question we are often asked is “what’s the best way to keep my pipes from freezing.” There are a few easy steps you can take before you leave for vacation that can minimize the...

Tips for Getting the Most Out of an Air Purifier

Air quality, Mold, Tips

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of having an air purifier in your home. Some articles claim the benefits of air purifiers to reduce the presence of particles that cause Covid. Whether or not that is...

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