The humidity level in your home can highly influence your health, often much more than we usually realize. Research published by the Environmental Health Perspective Journal also explains how a level of moisture outside of the ideal bracket of 35 – 50% can cause adverse effects on our physical and mental well-being. Indeed, it can […]
As a proud homeowner, removing water from your basement and solving the myriad of inconveniences that come with it are two things that you shouldn’t overlook. By getting rid of water leakages, it will become easier for you to maintain the value of your home, and improve the health of your family. A wet basement […]
When you find mold growing in your home, it can be difficult to know how to go about mold remediation. Can you do it yourself, how can you do it yourself, and is it necessary to call a professional are some common questions. While severe cases should be handled by an expert, it is possible […]
If your basement frequently experiences flooding, then a sump pump installation can have significant payoffs for your home. Not only will a sump pump help control basement moisture and protect your home and foundation, but it will also give you a piece of mind during any storm. No matter how much we wish, basement moisture […]
Unfinished basements are an eyesore; they are often neglected when it comes to cleaning compared to the rest of your home. There’s a reason for this! For those of us who use our basements mainly for laundry and storage, looks aren’t really important. That is, except for when ugly and suspicious stains begin to appear […]
If your home has a crawl space, you might have considered crawl space encapsulation at some point. However, how can you be sure that crawl space encapsulation is right for your home? We are going to take a closer look at which types of crawl spaces require encapsulation, and what you should do to protect […]
More than 27 million homes in the U.S. have crawl spaces. And even though they’re exceedingly useful for extra home storage, it’s absolutely essential to keep them protected and dry to avoid the possibility of water and mold damage by installing a crawl space vapor barrier. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), 100% of […]
Millions of homes are made with crawl spaces and most homeowners never even think about them. The crawl space is a small area beneath the home where plumbing pipes and sometimes electrical wires and other infrastructure is run. This gives people access to these pipes and infrastructure, making problems easier to repair. But if you […]
In the United States, over 27 million houses contain crawl spaces. This is the space between the home’s first floor and the ground. It’s an area that many homeowners probably don’t think much about, but moisture in your crawl space can be a problem that needs attention.
Is your house making you sick? According to the Mayo Clinic, over 90% of chronic sinus infections are related to mold. Your crawl space can be the culprit. There is one good way of keeping your crawl space dry and mold-free. Crawl space encapsulation can take worries about mold growth off the table. A strong […]
