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Insulation isn't just to keep you warm, it keeps you cool too! Adding insulation to your home’s building envelope (the walls, slab and roof that protect your home from the outside) can be one of the...

With online shopping becoming a more import part of how we get items we need during the pandemic, package theft also becomes a bigger concern. Most package theft is crime of opportunity so with a few ...

With spring arriving and nature waking up you'll want to make sure you keep these common pests from coming indoors! Here's some tips on keeping them outside! Carpenter AntsWith rising temperatures, c...

What is an ice dam?An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a ho...

High Humidity and Your Cabinets Wood products in humid climates are especially susceptible to expansion due to the extra moisture in the air. The wood will absorb this moisture, causing it to swell o...

When the snow needs clearing, you get out the electric snowblower and get the job done! Unfortunately, one of the dangers of electrical devices is is mixing damp conditions and electricity. If you pla...

When you're looking into buying a new home, knowing the signs of rodent activity can save you from buying a home with furry roommates, damaged structure and possibly dangerous diseases. Cleaning up af...

Thermography or Thermal Imaging is a revolutionary tool for use in home inspections. It can detect various problems such as moisture behind a wall, air leakage related to missing or damaged insulation...

If you've found yourself the owner of an older home, or are looking at one, you may have a type of wiring called Knob and Tube. While modern homes have copper-based wiring covered in a plastic insulat...

We've had yet another thaw this winter followed by a deep freeze and a common issue that causes cracks in foundations is the freezing and thawing of moisture in the soil around your foundation. Cracks...