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  • Open House Tips for Home Sellers

    Open House Tips for Home Sellers

    When selling your home, an open house or buyer walkthrough is an outstanding opportunity for potential buyers to see your home.  Not only are they able to see your entire house, both inside and out, but they can begin to picture themselves living there. Often, however, home sellers are unsure what they should do to…

  • What Mold Testing is best?

    What Mold Testing is best?

    When you’re concerned that there might be a mold problem in your home, there are a lot of questions and concerns that likely go through your head.  Do I really have a mold problem?  If I do, how bad is it?  How do I find out? The fact of the matter is that mold issues…

  • Is your attic over-insulated?

    Is your attic over-insulated?

    We realize that it may be strange to think that part of your house could be “too warm” in the winter, but it’s true!  In fact, while it surprises many homeowners, one of the most common causes of property damage is actually over-insulated attics… And we can certainly understand where property owners are coming from. …

  • Common mistakes people make when buying a home

    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…

  • What are the most common places to find mold?

    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.…

  • How to prevent mold from coming back

    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…

  • How to test for Mold

    How to test for Mold

    As experts in the Mold Remediation industry, we’re often asked for guidance and instruction on mold testing.  While we don’t perform testing directly, as this is viewed as a conflict of interest, we’re happy to assist with the planning and analysis, and are also happy to refer you to qualified local testers.  We certainly understand…

  • Spring weather did WHAT to my house?

    Spring weather did WHAT to my house?

    Spring storms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even hail. Here is some common damage these storms can cause on your home! While winter gets a lot of the attention (and it deserves it), Spring weather can bring its own set of problems that can impact your home. These can be minor or serious,…

  • Mold and your health

    Mold and your health

    Can mold affect your health? By far, the most common questions that we receive concern the health effects of Mold exposure. While studies are still ongoing into the symptoms of being exposed to airborne mold spores and the compounds released by mold growth, we already have a good deal of information to go on. Mold…

  • The impact of Water Damage

    The impact of Water Damage

    It may have looked like it was just a small leak, but could more damage be lurking behind your walls? It was just a small leak, right? There’s really no reason to worry, you cleaned it up and maybe put a fan on it to “dry”… Maybe it even *FEELS* dry… How bad can it…