Crawl spaces can be dark, dirty and even a little creepy. You may have avoided ever entering your crawl space inspection. Yet, the crawl space is one of the most important areas of a house. It is often the home to plumbing pipes, electrical wiring, heating and air conditioning equipment and ductwork as well as
Do you gasp when you hear the word “termites?” There’s good reason to be concerned. Termites cause billions of dollars of damage to homes and other structures each year and are found in all the states except Alaska. Because termites eat wood from the inside, homeowners are often unaware of the damage until it is
Crawl spaces are the areas underneath your living space where many components of your house reside. Examples include plumbing pipes, electrical wiring and heating and air conditioning equipment. The crawl space access door may be on the interior of the house but usually is on the exterior. So, you’re now convinced of the importance of
Are your cars parked in your driveway even though you have a two-car garage? Well, you aren’t the only one. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies typically reside in a garage. But, garages often become the default location for all “the stuff” with no other place to go. At a certain point, there is no
So, you didn’t get around to using those mosquito prevention tips and now the mosquitoes are stalking your every move outdoors. Besides the mosquito bite sting and the itching that can last for days, mosquitoes can carry deadly diseases including West Nile virus and other forms of encephalitis. So, what can you do now that
Now that warm weather has arrived, so have the mosquitoes. There are over 200 species of mosquitoes in the United States of which 60+ species are native to North Carolina. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also are also responsible for the transmission of serious diseases such as malaria and encephalitis including the West
Washing the exterior of your windows may not be your favorite chore, but there are reasons why it should be done twice a year, once in the late spring and once in the fall. Besides giving your home a neat and attractive appearance, cleaning your window glass helps to protect one of the biggest assets
If you like to open your windows to enjoy the spring weather, it’s time to check your window screens for holes. Even small holes can provide an opening for mosquitoes, flies or yellow jackets to enter your home. Getting bitten by a mosquito while you sleep is not fun! Holes that don’t exceed 3” in
Besides keeping your front yard manicured, cleaning your concrete driveway can improve your home’s curb appeal. Concrete is porous and will collect dirt over time. To clean your driveway, first sweep or blow loose dirt and debris off of your driveway. Next, remove any oil stains with kitty litter or saw dust by covering
Decks add to the value of your home. To maintain that value, wood decks need maintenance. Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to get your deck ready for those summer cookouts. First, sweep or blow off any leaves or debris on your deck. Then apply a wood deck cleaner following the directions for