Why Covering Your Attic Vents Is Crucial in The Winter
Why Covering Your Attic Vents Is Crucial in The Winter Why Covering Your Attic Vents Is Crucial in The Winter: Your roof ventilation can increase your energy efficiency during the summer. We discussed that earlier. What we didn’t mention was insulation, sun exposure, and shingle type are exponentially more important factors. If they determine the [...] Insulate Your Crawl Spaces For A Cost-Effective Home Improvement Project
Insulate Your Crawl Spaces For A Cost-Effective Home Improvement Project Insulate Your Crawl Spaces For A Cost-Effective Home Improvement Project: Most people seem to shy away from the crawl spaces beneath the home because their dark, enclosed, and cobwebby nature is the stuff of childhood nightmares. However, because crawl spaces take up the layer between [...] How To Test If An Unfinished Attic Is Safe
How To Test If An Unfinished Attic Is Safe How To Test If An Unfinished Attic Is Safe: With all the home renovation websites and television series out there, it's no wonder the DIY approach is the preferred method of choice. But some DIY projects, such as an unfinished attic, require a little more precaution [...] How You Should Use Your Attic For Storage
How You Should Use Your Attic For Storage How You Should Use Your Attic For Storage: If your attic is already being used as a storage unit, we recommend verifying that these “must-haves” or “must-dos” are in place with input from a licensed professional. If you plan to store more than a few, lightweight, cursory [...] Signs You Need Air Duct Repair
Signs You Need Air Duct Repair Signs You Need Air Duct Repair: We all glance at our ducts once a year when pulling out holiday stuff from the attic. The quick eyeball doesn't tell us much, though. "Yep, there are my ducts," you think. But, those sheet metal pipes can hide some horrific secrets. In [...] How Rodent Proofing Your Garden Helps
How Rodent Proofing Your Garden Helps How Rodent Proofing Your Garden Helps: Your vegetable gardens, along with fruit and seed-bearing trees and flowers, serve as a one-stop grocery store and restaurant for rats and other rodent pests. Rats and mice love to feast on tender leaves and greens every bit as much as they love [...] Household Pests That Dwell In The Home’s Insulation
Household Pests That Dwell In The Home’s Insulation Household Pests That Dwell In The Home’s Insulation can affect the quality of your air and your home. Termites Termites can cause extensive structural damage to your home. These pests feed on wood all hours of the day which means if you have an infestation, you are [...] How Older Insulation Can Pose Health Concerns
How Older Insulation Can Pose Health Concerns How Older Insulation Can Pose Health Concerns: Old insulation is a leading cause of poor indoor air quality and decreased interior comfort. Your outdated insulation can also pose health concerns, especially for occupants with existing respiratory issues. Insulation is everywhere in your home, your attic, your crawl spaces, [...] Attic Improvements For An Energy Efficient Home
Attic Improvements For An Energy Efficient Home Attic Improvements For An Energy Efficient Home: Well-designed roof and attic systems are essential when it comes to whole-home energy efficiency and comfort. If your attic doesn’t have adequate insulation or ventilation, if it’s leaky or topped by a dilapidated roof, it can be felt in the home. [...] Harmful Molds That Could Be Hiding In Your Home
Harmful Molds That Could Be Hiding In Your Home Harmful Molds That Could Be Hiding In Your Home: All harmful molds and mildew are considered harmful as a result of the damage it does to your structure and furnishings, as well as the negative health impact that can occur by mold spores circulating through the [...]