Common Fire Hazards Identified by Brentwood Home Inspectors: Get Alarmed and In the Know Historically, Tennessee and other southern U.S. states have had higher fire mortality rates. According to the Department of Commerce and Insurance, there were 100 fire fatalities in Tennessee last year, many originating in the home. Home fires can cause everything from [...]
Middle Tennessee Home Inspectors Help Prevent Lung Disease with Radon Detection: Get Your Home Tested Home inspections are conducted before each home purchase. They play an important part in the preservation of our Victorian treasures in Franklin, newly built and renovated properties around Nashville and all of the many family homes throughout middle Tennessee. They [...]
Mold! It’s an issue that nobody really wants to talk about, but mold can have a huge impact on your home and quality of life. Beyond unpleasant appearances and odors, mold can cause a variety of health problems in your home, including allergies, rashes, fatigue, and in some extreme cases, even seizures. Although not all [...]
With winter in full swing, it’s important to know how to protect your home from the cold temperatures and winter storms ahead. As always, it’s much better to be prepared than to discover costly damage to your home when spring rolls around. Here’s a checklist to get you started! Check your chimney and fireplace. If [...]
While the holidays are a beautiful and festive time, they’re also a time of the year when many home accidents happen. In fact, the holiday season alone accounts for nearly 1/3 of all home fires, and they’re often the most severe. However, worry shouldn’t ruin the season for you. By following these safety tips, you [...]
Radon – most of us have heard of it but don’t necessarily know what it is. However, much like carbon monoxide and other potential home dangers, it’s important to have radon tests conducted, especially during a home inspection. 1. What exactly is radon? So first things first, what exactly is radon? Radon is a radioactive [...]
Carbon monoxide. It’s a scary phrase that most of us know is bad news, but not everyone knows exactly what it is or how to detect it in their home. However, it’s important to be educated about this all-too-common problem and how a home inspector, like the ones here at J & J, can help [...]
Going on vacation this summer? There are a lot of things you have to think about -- what you should pack, what you should do, which hotel you should stay at. But don't forget about protecting your home while you're gone! Here are some of our best vacation preparation tips for taking care of your [...]