You’re surrounded. It seems like almost everywhere there’s something that can cause allergies or make your allergies worse. They can lurk anywhere, from the flowers in the vase on your table to the pine trees nearby. Even your pet can leave dander behind, another common allergen. According to the American College of Asthma, Allergy and […]
Let’s take a tour of your house. But this isn’t the type of tour you might be expecting. You might get your shoes dirty, and you’ll likely have to be on your hands and knees. We’re going underneath your house to your crawl space. It’s easy to ignore this part of your home—after all, out […]
In September 1999, a 10-foot storm surge from Hurricane Floyd hit the Carolina coast. The shockwaves were felt far inland, as rivers across the state rose more than 20 feet above flood stage, causing entire towns to be lost underwater. Every river basin in Eastern North Carolina reached 500-year flooding levels. For many, flood memories […]
It’s hard to believe something so small can cost so much. Homeowners spend, on average, $3,000 to repair damage done by termites. Roughly 600,000 U.S. homes fall prey to termite damage each year. So how do you get rid of termites and can crawl space encapsulation help? The Life Cycle of a Termite The growing termite goes […]
We have nothing against sequels. Like many, we’ll gladly see the latest installment in a summer movie franchise or have seconds of one of our favorite desserts. But there are several things that should not have a repeat performance Mold is one of them. Quite simply, mold—and black mold in particular–is one of the most hazardous […]
Your home has been through a lot. You’ve prepared it for company, for holidays and for surprise visits from the in-laws. You may have even prepared it to welcome a new member of the family. So why wouldn’t you put that same time and consideration into preparing it for air duct cleaning? Chances are, you […]
In your business, you take each meeting and each interaction seriously. You may even embrace the cliché that “time is money.” Every moment at your business needs to be productive and efficient… …and mold can cut into that efficiency. How? Mold can be the sign of “sick building syndrome” – which means your employees are […]
The answer? It depends. It depends upon how much it means to you to reduce your chances of being hounded by the tiresome nuisance of seasonal allergies. If you have asthma, it depends upon how much it means to know that you’ll be able to breathe easier. So, are air duct cleaning services worth it? […]
Some surprises are good. Others, not so much. Especially when they show up on your energy bill. When you open that power bill every month, you have a general idea of what to expect. If you have had one of these nasty surprises, you might need crawl space repair. In fact, this is one of several […]
The bottom line is that it’s very simple for mold to get into your home…and thrive. In some cases, mold may creep into your attic , while at other times, basement mold removal may be needed. But what causes mold growth and most importantly, what can you do when you need mold removal services? What Causes […]