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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 ...

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 ...

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

May 24, 2018

How Do You Clean a Basement Floor Drain?

Many basements come equipped with a floor drain, allowing them to remove water that seeps in or is spilled. But what happens when the floor drain is clogged, and how do you clean a basement floor drain? If your drain is clogged, you will notice a decided odor in the ...

Tips

May 17, 2018

Which Carpet for Basement

As most of us know, basements are naturally prone to moisture and water damage. Mostly or wholly surrounded by soil, your basement attracts water and humidity from groundwater, water and sewer pipes, and poor drainage. Whether you're fixing up an unfinished basement or putting new flooring in a finished ...

Tips

May 3, 2018

When is a Basement Considered Living Space?

Whether you only want to know for your own knowledge, or you are looking to put your home on the market, the answer to ‘when is a basement considered living space' is not the easiest one to figure out. One answer does not apply to every situation. If a room ...

Tips

April 26, 2018

Why Basements Smell Musty

Basements are the perfect breeding ground for a mold or mildew problem, creating a musty smell that can be hard to get rid of. As some or all of your basement walls are built underground, the cold, moist soil surrounding the walls leeches moisture into the basement. Mold and mildew ...

Water Damage

April 19, 2018

How Basement Waterproofing Works

Basement water is no laughing matter. A water intrusion of any kind is destructive, so fixing leaks when they start should be your top priority.Water in your basement can lead to destroyed possessions, mold growth, and damage to the structural integrity of your entire house. Basement waterproofing corrects any ...

Water Damage

April 12, 2018

Are Basement Leaks Covered by Insurance?

When your basement springs a leak or becomes flooded, you might be looking at costly repairs. Water damage is expensive and fixing the source of the water is too. There are a plethora of ways for water to enter your basement. Common reasons for a flooded basement include: Cracks in ...

Water Damage

April 5, 2018

Why Does My Basement Flood When it Rains?

Basements are by definition the base of your home, built either partly or entirely underground. This naturally means they are prone to flooding, even in dry weather. Gravity is typically at fault here. Gravity works hard to push water from the high ground to low, and when there is a ...

Water Damage

March 28, 2018

DIY Radon Test Kit vs. Professional Radon Testing

Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the decay of elements like uranium. Radon is found in soil, rocks, and groundwater, and when released outside, it dissipates safely in the air. When released inside your home from the rocks and dirt beneath your home, it can build to dangerous levels ...

Radon

March 22, 2018

5 Causes of Radon in Your Home

Radon gas is produced during the decay of elements such as uranium and radium. The gas is comprised of radioactive particles that, when breathed in, damage the cells lining your lungs. When exposed to high levels of radon over extended periods of time, you are more likely to develop lung ...

Radon

March 14, 2018

DIY Tips to Reduce Radon Levels

While using a certified company to both test for and mitigate the radon in your home, there are some simple DIY tips to reduce radon levels that don't require a third party. What causes radon? Radon is a dangerous gas that is present nearly everywhere, and almost any home ...

Radon

March 7, 2018

How much does it cost to fix radon?

Radon is a harmful, radioactive gas that is present in soil and rocks. Outdoors, it dissipates safely into the air and is of little concern. If it's inside your home, though, you and your family are at risk for serious health effects. Long-term exposure to significant radon levels can ...

Radon