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Noticing Cracks In Your Home’s Drywall
Posted on December 23, 2021

Have You Seen Horizontal Cracks In Your Drywall? Horizontal Cracks in drywall are a concern that can leave homeowners puzzled, apprehensive, and stressed out. You do not necessarily want to leave horizontal cracks unattended. Having accurate information can help you save money in the long run. Here are why horizontal cracks may appear in drywall

Fireproof Your Home This Winter
Posted on November 30, 2021

Keep Your Home Safe – Fireproof It The Winter season a time to spend snug and warm inside with family and loved ones. Unfortunately, some have experienced losing a home to fires or explosions. Many fires are preventable. These factors are the most common reasons fires in homes start. Here are a few ideas on

Save On Energy Bills
Posted on November 29, 2021

Energy Bills – Ways To Save You can maximize savings on energy bills while protecting your home and staying safe. Here are a few tips to save money on your heating.  Insulation You want to keep your family warm this winter. Any cracks in the foundation, walls or crawlspace allow warm air to leak out.

Chimney – Can You Spot Damage In Yours
Posted on October 31, 2021

Don’t Wait Until Your Chimney Needs Replaced This season, many of us will experience a decrease in temperature. Most homeowners will light up their fireplaces keep their homes toasty and ambient. The mantel adds a decorative experience to your home. Depending on local wood costs, it may even help you save on your energy bill.

5 Reasons to Encapsulate Your Crawl Space
Posted on October 30, 2021

Do I need to spend the money to encapsulate my crawl space? It seems just fine. This mindset may cost you in the future. Since we do not see our crawl space every day, foundation damage may occur without us ever knowing. Not only does a leak in your crawlspace create potential health hazards, but

Should You Repair Slab Foundation Cracks?
Posted on September 30, 2021

Is Your Home Built On a Slab Foundation? Many homeowners choose to ignore slab foundation repair. The most often cited cause is financial worries. Unfortunately, completely ignoring a slab foundation problem can only worsen the situation in the long run. Precautions Safety precautions can be advantageous. Using gutters that divert water away from the foundation

Value Of An Encapsulated Crawl Space
Posted on September 30, 2021

Encapsulated Crawl Space An Encapsulated Crawl Space is the best system to use for foundation protection. An encapsulated crawl space is when a moisture barrier is installed to protect the crawl space of a home from environmental moisture and sealing it off so nothing can get in. Moisture can get trapped in un-attended crawls spaces

How Often Should I Need To Replace A Roof
Posted on August 30, 2021

Roofing shingles are the most common forms of roofing available. Roof replacement may be expensive, but that’s understandable for a material that can last many years. With hurricanes, heat, and seasonal wear a loose shingle can seriously lead to other complications. Due to its longevity, many homeowners in North Carolina aren’t sure when and how

How to Prevent Damage from Wood Rot
Posted on July 31, 2021

Wood Rot Wood rot can lead to severe structural damage in your home. Not only can it ruin your beautiful floors, doors, or walls, but it can lead to the structure or your home rotting and cracking. What starts as a cosmetic imperfection can lead to a damaged foundation.  A rotting wooden floor can begin

How to Prepare your Home and Foundation for Hurricane Season
Posted on June 29, 2021

Your Crawl Space & A Hurricane The importance of keeping your house safe from a hurricane or even a strong storm starts with keeping a tab on the news and the changing weather conditions. Preparation along with information will keep you from losing your home. It is impossible to save your house and belongings after

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