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Common mistakes people make when buying a home
Are you planning to buy a home? While this is an extremely exciting time in anyone’s life, the process is not without pitfalls and potential risks. Here are some tips to avoid making some common mistakes during the process that could cost you big. Don’t try to navigate the process alone The home buying process…
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What are the most common places to find mold?
We often get asked what the most common areas we find mold growth are and what can be done to prevent these issues from occurring. While it’s true that mold growth can be found in many different parts of your home, and for a variety of reasons, some causes are much more common than others.…
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Why do Radon levels rise during the winter?
If you’ve tested your home for Radon at different times of the year, you probably noticed a spike in colder weather, but why is that? Perhaps even more importantly, should this be a concern to you? Here are a few things that can contribute to a spike in your Radon levels during the winter: The…
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What should you do if you find Asbestos in your house?
Asbestos was an incredibly common component of many building materials, from roofing and siding to floor tile, pipe insulation, and even spackles and surface compounds! Because Asbestos was used in so many products, and for so many different purposes, it’s still very common to find building materials in homes today that still contain Asbestos. But…
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How to prevent mold from coming back
Mold issues can occur for a variety of reasons, from water leaks to high humidity. All these mold problems have one thing in common however – that you want them to go away and not come back. That’s why it’s so important to address the underlying cause of a mold issue as part of a…
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What to do if you experience Water Damage
Arriving home to discover a pipe break or hot water heater rupture is not something anyone wants to experience, but every year more than 1.5 million homeowners find themselves in this exact situation. Not only is this stressful for the obvious reasons, but most homeowners aren’t sure what they can (or should) be doing to…
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Tips for saving money on your home remodel
With the price of materials on the rise, it’s understandable that cost would be on your mind when planning a remodel. You may even be wondering if you can complete your project now at all… The good news is that there are ways you can reduce the cost of your project. With some creative planning,…
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Could Asbestos be in your home?
A naturally occurring mineral that was hailed at the time for its unique properties, Asbestos was used in thousands of products, many of which may have been used in the construction or renovation of your home! Unfortunately, over time, we learned that Asbestos use had a high cost, resulting in serious health issues such as…
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Where does Radon come from?
You may have heard about Radon, but weren’t sure what it was or where it came from. Maybe you heard about the health effects of Radon exposure and were concerned about Radon being in your home or business but weren’t sure how to find out. These questions are certainly understandable. It feels like we weren’t…
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Tips for getting your home ready for sale this spring!
You may be planning to get your home ready for sale this spring, and you wouldn’t be alone… Spring isn’t only the most popular time to list homes for sale, but homes listed in spring months also tend to sell faster! This is a huge potential benefit to homeowners that have been planning to sell…