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Hurricane Proof your Home
Posted on October 30, 2023

Hurricane season is here and you don’t want to be caught unprepared. Here are some tips on how to hurricane-proof your home and protect your family and belongings from the devastating effects of a storm. Check your roof.  Make sure there are no loose or damaged shingles that could fly off and cause damage or

Removing Animals from Your Crawlspace
Posted on September 30, 2022

*A family pet is one thing. You can remove them gently from your crawlspace, but a wild animal is another matter altogether. Not only is removing an animal from your crawlspace a lifesaver for them, but it will also keep your family safe and protect your home. Remember to shut your crawlspace door even when

Vapor Barrier For Your Crawl Space
Posted on July 31, 2022

Vapor Barrier Are you thinking about installing a vapor barrier in your crawl space but are not sure it will be enough for your home? Or should you completely encapsulate your crawl space? Knowing more about encapsulation will help you to decide which is right for you. The first thing you need to know about

Humidity in Your Crawl Space
Posted on June 18, 2022

Humidity is inevitable during the summer. The summer humidity creates condensation in your crawl space. Condensation can lead to mold and much more. The rains will fall hard this summer, but that does not mean your crawl space has to be wet or have high humidity. Emptying a flooded crawl space is imperative to preventing

Keep Insulation From Falling Down In Crawl Space
Posted on May 30, 2022

Tips on How To Keep Insulation From Falling Down In The Crawl Space Your crawl space is the area of your home that requires insulation to seal out moisture, heat, and ac leaks. When it fails to stay intact, it can lead to a soggy, nasty mess that allows mold to colonize on the wood

Cracks in your Basement?
Posted on April 30, 2022

Call The Basement Repair Specialists Basements are considered unique the further south you go but don’t overlook minor problems down there. The basement is the foundation of your home and can be the catalyst in the survival of your four walls. From homes breaking off down a cliff, or a flooding basement, the consequences of

Can I Store Items in My Crawl Space?
Posted on March 15, 2022

Crawl Space Storage Crawl spaces seem like a basement, which are great places to store things. They are out of sight and out of mind. With the extra space, people feel like they can store boxes of decorations, lawn equipment, even containers in their crawl space.  Before you store items in your crawl space, you

How to Properly Caulk Windows Of Your Home
Posted on February 28, 2022

Do You Know How to Caulk Windows? Regularly sealing the frame of your windows will prevent air leaks. Over time air bubbles in the window caulking pop and give way to AC and heat escaping. These leaks can cost you money in the long run. Caulking your windows means sealing your window to stop the

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.

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

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