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May 8, 2019

What to Expect When Getting Air Ducts Cleaned

You’ve been putting off that air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for far too long, right? You know you need to do it ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

April 29, 2019

How Often Should You Clean Air Ducts In Commercial Properties?

As a professional business owner, you’re always thinking about your bottom line, and there are plenty of places on that routine profit & loss statement ...

Comm & Govt

April 19, 2019

Home Energy Audit to Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day has been celebrated around the world each year since 1970. Hundreds of events will be taking place across the United States in honor of this annual reminder of the importance of caring for our environment. Take part in the environmentally-minded spirit of the day by finding creative ways ...

Home

April 16, 2019

Best Time of the Year for Cleaning Commercial Air Ducts

No matter where you live or what time of year it is, your air ducts are probably hard at work carrying hot or cold air to your living and working spaces. Slowly, over time they can collect a wide variety of moldy particles, dusty debris, animal dander, clothing lint, dust ...

Comm & Govt

April 3, 2019

How Do I Know I Need To Have My Air Ducts Cleaned

Your home and office are filled with so many good things – family, coworkers, food, friends and the items that bring you joy and help you do your job every day. But these essential spaces are also full of the one thing you literally can’t live without: the air that ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

March 28, 2019

Spring Home Checklist

Thank goodness the long, cold winter seems to finally be close to breaking across the country. If you’ve been suffering from cabin fever and a lack of sunshine, take heart because spring is about to make things brighter and happier for 2019! Now that things aren’t so cold ...

Home

February 21, 2019

Why Is There Standing Water In My Crawlspace?

You do the best you can to keep your home safe and dry, but the elements outside are always trying to find their way in, especially water. This can especially be the case if your home has a crawl space underneath. Moisture control is going to be a part of ...

Water Damage

February 7, 2019

Water Damage In Your Kitchen

Your kitchen is the heart of your home: so much time is spent there cooking, eating and enjoying the company of family and friends -- or maybe just some quiet time alone late at night or early in the morning! The fact that our kitchens are so essential to our homes ...

Water Damage

January 29, 2019

What is Water Mitigation?

Water damage is a nightmare that everyone who owns a home or business never wants to have. We’d all rather avoid a life where water makes a mess, whether it’s a small spill or a full-blown flood. But the reality in life, as we all know, is that ...

Water Damage

January 3, 2019

Do You Know the Signs of Water Damage?

They’re the two words that every homeowner shudders to hear, or to even think about: water damage. (Feel that shiver up your spine? Echhh, we do too!) But do you know the signs of water damage? Even if you think you do, we recommend taking a quick read here ...

Water Damage

December 20, 2018

Best Practices To Follow When Using A Humidifier

Humidifiers are a great way to enhance the health and comfort of your home, especially during the cold winter months when air inside can easily get too dry and cause problems for you, your family and even your furniture and wallpaper. If you’re tired of having chapped lips and ...

Tips

November 8, 2018

How to Make Your Home Guest-Friendly For the Holidays

Holiday guests, whether family, close friends, or neighbors need to feel welcome from the moment they enter your home. The smell of fresh-baked apple pie or sugar cookies will only go so far if your house is a disaster zone. But after all your cooking and baking, how do you ...

Seasonal

November 1, 2018

How To Treat My Skin Rash

Do you suffer from itchy, dry, or inflamed areas on your skin? It could be a skin rash due to mold or fungus allergies. Let's face it, a skin rash isn't fun to deal with regardless of the cause or symptoms, but there are ways to treat the ...

Mold

September 27, 2018

Air Duct Estimated Cost

Air duct cleanings are a hot topic right now because people are concerned about their long term health, and clean indoor air is part of that. But what is air duct cleaning and is it something you should have done? Air duct cleaning is a service that uses vacuums, brushes ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

August 9, 2018

Home Remedies for Dust Mites

There are many things found in household dust which cause allergy symptoms in humans. The most common is the house dust mite, a tiny microscopic relative of the spider family. Lack of food is not a problem for this pest, since the primary food source is human skin flakes, and ...

Home

July 9, 2018

What is a Safe Level of Radon?

Invisible, tasteless and odorless, radon is a common gas found both in the soil. When outdoors, the levels of radon are relatively low; when radon leaves the soil and contacts the outside air, it dissipates. When radon forms in the soil beneath your home, the levels rising into your living ...

Radon

June 28, 2018

Summer Dehumidifier Guide

Let's face it. A basement is a great addition to your house and your living space, but sometimes they're more hassle than they're worth, especially in the summer. Basement spaces have an annoying tendency towards moisture issues, making it a struggle to keep humidity and condensation low ...

Tips

June 14, 2018

How to Insulate a Basement Ceiling

Insulation is your barrier to heat loss and heat gain. Hot air rises, and lack of insulation in your roof is cause for concern. Adequate insulation is your best option to create an energy efficient home. Insulation will keep your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter ...

Tips

June 6, 2018

Basement Tips To Add Value To Your Home

Basements can be great additions to your home, but they can also turn into a nightmare. Some homeowners look at their basement as excellent storage space and little else, while others are looking at a way to increase their living area and the value of the home. If you have ...

Tips

May 31, 2018

Basement Bugs Attracted to Moisture

Bugs, insects, little creepy-crawlies, they're all a fact of life. No matter where you go or where you live there are bugs. Insects have a natural reason for being where they are and doing what they do, and many of them are beneficial to their environment, like spiders who ...

Mold