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Should I Seal Off Crawl Space Vents or Keep Them Open?

April 13, 2017

Should I Seal Off Crawl Space Vents or Keep Them Open?

Some homeowners seal off crawl space vents year-round in order to stop termites in the summer, heat loss in the winter, and moisture buildup that ...

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Is Standing Water in the Crawl Space a Deal Breaker?

April 6, 2017

Is Standing Water in the Crawl Space a Deal Breaker?

A House Inspection Revealed Standing Water in the Crawl Space. Is this a Deal Breaker? Standing water in the crawl space of any home can ...

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What is Sick Home Syndrome and What Causes it?

October 15, 2015

What is Sick Home Syndrome and What Causes it?

Are You Suffering from Sick Home Syndrome? Do you notice a change in how you feel physically when you spend time at a particular building, like your home or at work? Maybe you notice chest tightness or a cough when you get home. Or perhaps your significant other complains of ...

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Sump Pump Checkup : Maintaining your Sump Pump

June 24, 2015

Sump Pump Checkup : Maintaining your Sump Pump

Sump Pump Maintenance Water damage can be an incredibly devastating occurrence for a homeowner. Unfortunately, many homeowners don't realize that flooding can be caused by a variety of events, some of which are rarely discussed. Sure, most people know that a leak can be caused by a faulty pipe ...

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Clothes Dryer Not Drying?

January 14, 2015

Clothes Dryer Not Drying?

Is your clothes dryer not drying? Do your clothes smell musty or feel damp after a complete cycle? Are your clothes or dryer hot to the touch? If you answered yes to any question it is likely you need a dryer vent cleaning. When your clothes dryer is not drying ...

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Crawlspace Moisture Problems

January 8, 2014

Crawlspace Moisture Problems

Did You Know? The 5 most common problems in a home with a crawlspace (mold, pests, cold floors, buckling floors, and wood rot) are all caused by abnormal moisture levels. It used to be assumed that simply installing a few more crawlspace vents to bring in outdoor air fixed moisture ...

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DIY or Hire a Pro: What to Consider

December 17, 2013

DIY or Hire a Pro: What to Consider

"There's this innate American sense that we should fix things up ourselves," says Gregg Hicks, director of business development for ReliableRemodeler.com. "Some things are just not as easy as you might think," he says. Simply removing a wall to add extra bathroom space could entail working on your ...

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