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Tips for Preventing Ice Dams

February 2, 2023

Tips for Preventing Ice Dams

During the coldest months of the year, many homeowners deal with ice dams building up on their roofs. Ice dams form when the temperature at ...

Tips

What You Need to Know About Frozen Pipes

January 27, 2023

What You Need to Know About Frozen Pipes

When the temperatures drop, it’s time to perform several maintenance activities to prepare your home for the cold weather. You’ll need to check ...

Water Damage

Why Not All Water Damage Is the Same

January 18, 2023

Why Not All Water Damage Is the Same

Water damage can be a major headache for any homeowner, causing damage to your floors, walls, and the structure of your home. However, not all homeowners know that not all water damage is created equal. Here are a few things you should know about water damage and how to tell ...

Water Damage

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings

January 12, 2023

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings

Mold growth within a public space can be a danger to the structural foundation of a building and the health of those working within it. Mold can lead to a variety of potentially harmful health effects and symptoms, so it’s essential to understand how to prevent mold and what ...

Mold

Where to Watch for Mold This Winter

January 10, 2023

Where to Watch for Mold This Winter

Cold winter air holds less humidity than the warm air of summer, which can lead to increased condensation accumulating in unexpected places. This cold air can seep in through the smallest cracks in your home’s exterior walls, gaps in the seals on your doors and windows, and more. Your ...

Mold

Your Rooftop Snow Removal Checklist

January 5, 2023

Your Rooftop Snow Removal Checklist

Your Rooftop Snow Removal Checklist Winter has fully arrived, and all the snow you can handle comes with it. Removing snow and ice accumulation on your roof can be an important part of keeping your home and family safe during the colder months. However, roof snow removal can be dangerous ...

Tips

New Years Resolutions to Prevent Mold Growth

December 29, 2022

New Years Resolutions to Prevent Mold Growth

Every December, millions of Americans make a list of resolutions to make their next 12 months better than their last. Two of the most common resolution themes are ways to save money and ways to get healthier. With 2023 just weeks away, we’re providing four great ways to discourage ...

Mold

New Years Resolutions for Better Air Quality

December 19, 2022

New Years Resolutions for Better Air Quality

Protecting and maintaining your home is a great way to start the new year off right. Some maintenance tasks are DIY, while others may require a professional. Making home maintenance a New Year's Resolution will help you care for and maximize the health of your home for your family ...

Air

New Years Resolutions for Commercial Facility Maintenance

December 14, 2022

New Years Resolutions for Commercial Facility Maintenance

New Year’s is the perfect time to take stock of everything that’s happened over the past year and to plan for the next. When considering your resolutions for 2023, thinking of ways to improve your business in the year ahead can be essential. Keeping your business or commercial ...

Seasonal

Avoid Christmas Tree Syndrome

December 9, 2022

Avoid Christmas Tree Syndrome

Don’t let dusty holiday decor ruin your festive celebrations Each year, millions of Americans use the long Thanksgiving weekend to pull out their stored Christmas decorations and start decorating their homes for the festive season. The problem is that these items often collect mold and dust over the months ...

Seasonal

Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

December 5, 2022

Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

If you haven’t yet prepared your home for the winter months, there’s no time to waste. From checking weather stripping and sprinkler systems to carbon monoxide detectors and heating systems, there’s plenty to do. Follow this easy checklist to ensure your home is ready for the season ...

Seasonal

5 Tips to Avoid Water Damage While You’re Away from Home

November 29, 2022

5 Tips to Avoid Water Damage While You’re Away from Home

With the holidays approaching rapidly, your travel calendar is likely getting pretty full. Family affairs, get-togethers with old friends, and even the occasional work outing all mean good memories and fun traditions. Although the thrill of travel can be exhilarating, long periods of time away from your home may leave ...

Water Damage

What Pet Owners Need to Know About Air Duct Cleaning

November 21, 2022

What Pet Owners Need to Know About Air Duct Cleaning

Pets are part of the family. But while they bring lots of love and fun to your home, they also bring fur, dander, and odors. In this post, we’ll share how pets affect the air quality in your home and why air duct cleaning can be especially important for ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

Preventing Mold Growth in Your Office Building

November 16, 2022

Preventing Mold Growth in Your Office Building

Keeping your office building clean is vital to keeping tenants and employees happy, healthy, and productive. Unfortunately, sometimes even a clean looking facility can harbor harmful organisms. Mold can grow virtually anywhere within an office building, without sunlight, and on any surface. Mold exposure can also lead to respiratory problems ...

Mold

Keeping Your Home Healthy for the Holidays

November 8, 2022

Keeping Your Home Healthy for the Holidays

As you begin to prepare for the holiday season, your mind may be filled with images of baking cookies and unwrapping gifts. These are wonderful traditions, but, as any parent can tell you, some of the most memorable moments can also be some of the messiest ones.If you’re ...

Seasonal

Does Your Office Have Sick Building Syndrome?

November 3, 2022

Does Your Office Have Sick Building Syndrome?

If you own or manage an office building, you may have noticed that illness and other employee health issues can travel around a building quickly. Sick building syndrome (SBS) can refer to a variety of illnesses, but they’re all tied to factors you can help combat. Indoor air ventilation ...

Tips

Prepare Your Home in Advance for Holiday Guests

October 25, 2022

Prepare Your Home in Advance for Holiday Guests

The holidays are quickly approaching! It's time to start planning for parties and family gatherings. Planning for gatherings in your home goes deeper than cleaning and decorating all the spaces people see when they arrive. In a residential home, the air connects through duct systems that circulate air from ...

Seasonal

Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

October 19, 2022

Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Summer is winding down, and Autumn is just around the corner. That means it's time to start thinking about how to prepare your home for winter. It's easy to miss something important in all the hustle and bustle of fall and winter holiday preparation, so it's a ...

Tips

3 Things You Might Not Know About Mold

October 13, 2022

3 Things You Might Not Know About Mold

Mold is everywhere and can easily go unnoticed. Mold and mildew are often mysterious and seem to come out of nowhere. Everyone encounters mold at some point in life, so here are a few facts about mold you may not know. 1. Where Mold Prefers to Grow The easiest way ...

Mold

Now Is the Perfect Time to Clean Your Facility’s Air Ducts

October 10, 2022

Now Is the Perfect Time to Clean Your Facility’s Air Ducts

Running a business means you’re responsible for the well-being of your employees. You strive to keep your office conditions comfortable and optimized for employee performance. But have you considered the role of air duct cleaning in your indoor air quality (IAQ)? Why Is Clean Air Important? Studies have shown ...

Air Ducts & HVAC