Rodents are notorious for burrowing into, shredding, and contaminating the insulation in attics, crawl spaces and other areas of people’s homes. These behaviors pose serious risks, including health hazards, fires and reduced...
An annual roof inspection can save you from costly repairs. But when is the right time to schedule professional roofing services so you can make the most out of your yearly inspections?...
If you live in a newly built home, air leaks probably won’t concern you for a few years. Anyone living in a house that’s more than a few decades old should start...
While you don’t necessarily have to seal your crawl space before installing insulation, it is a good idea. Sealing a crawl space under your basement ahead of time will eliminate issues that...
You may not realize how much the environment in your crawl space affects the rest of your home. Moisture, mold growth, and pests can damage your home’s structure, make temperature control less...
Since it’s rare to ever need to explore the area, you likely don’t spend much time thinking about your home’s crawl space. However, because of that neglect, problems that arise within it...
It may be time to update your home’s energy efficiency. Rather than simply replacing the old insulation with a similar product, you should evaluate the unique needs of your home. The following...
Your attic is a problem area when it comes to leaks and water damage. While regular inspections will catch the presence of moisture early, you might still have to deal with wet...
If you’re a pet owner, you prioritize the safety of your pets in many of your decisions. This is particularly true when it comes to choosing the materials you’ll have in and...
Your home’s crawl space is an easy area to neglect because you rarely see or go in it. However, the cool, humid conditions in your crawl space make it an ideal place...
When was the last time you thought about your crawl space? It is a dark, rarely visited area, but it still requires routine maintenance to prevent foul odors or something more serious,...
From broken sewer lines to backflow caused by heavy rain, there are a number of different ways by which sewage can leak into your home’s crawl space. It’s an issue that affects...