Most of us have heard something of the hazardous effects that mold can have on our health. You may also have heard of black mold, a kind of mold that is supposedly more harmful to your respiratory system than other… Read More
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3 Kinds of Sump Pumps
We hope you never have to deal with a flooded basement. Even without outright flooding, a moisture problem in your basement can pose a severe threat to your home as well as to your health. With hurricane season upon us,… Read More
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Common Indoor Air Quality Pollutants
We would all like for our homes to be as safe as possible. Perhaps you took care to move into a neighborhood with low crime rates, or have taken extra security measures around your house. But did you know that… Read More
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How to Prepare Your Basement for a Hurricane
Hurricane season is in full swing. Even if only the remnants of Hurricane Laura passed over our area, there’s a decent chance that more severe storms will strike before the season is up. If your home has a basement, you… Read More
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Signs Your Basement Has a Moisture Problem
A moisture problem in your basement can lead to a multitude of problems, and not all of them are cosmetic. A moist basement can take a serious toll on your health as well as the structural integrity of your home…. Read More
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How Exactly is Mold Dangerous and Why Mold Remediation is Essential
Mold is rarely a good thing, except for the occasional cheese. Otherwise, whether we find it on our food (like bread) or on our walls (in the basement that flooded last week), it is a problem that we don’t want… Read More
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How Downspout Extensions Can Help Your Home
Downspouts and downspout extensions have a way of benefiting your home for a number of reasons. While water is essential to sustain life, having water in your home can cause significant problems. Leaks and other issues can become worsened whenever… Read More
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Why Home Humidity Control Matters
We spend a lot of time thinking about temperature control in our homes, but there is another aspect of in-home climate that is equally important: humidity. There is actually a “just right” humidity level for the home, ideally between 40%… Read More
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Common Waterproofing Methods for Your Basement
A wet basement can be one of the worst things any homeowner ever experience. What can often appear to be a tiny trickle of water can lead to a devastating flood in your basement. Wet basements can lead to extensive mold or… Read More
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Addressing Potential Summer Water Damage
Even though summertime can be a time to relax, there are many water-damage related hazards that can develop over this season. The frequent storms and high humidity could potentially ruin your basement. But with some maintenance and prevention, you can… Read More