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
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Handling Water Seepage in Your Basement
Whether you have experienced a basement flood or a consistent leak somewhere that you couldn’t locate, large amounts of water can seep in your basement and cause huge problems. Water seepage prevents you from making full use of your basement,… Read More