You’ve just moved into your new-to-you home — and it reeks of cigarette smoke. Or maybe you’ve recently quit smoking and are now realizing the smelly repercussions of smoking indoors. You’ve tried it all, including: Airing out the space Spraying air freshener Lighting scented candles Glade PlugIns and other scent maskers But no matter what […]
You should feel free to do anything you want in your home — including breathing deeply without being grossed out by the mustiness. How can you truly enjoy your home if you can’t even enjoy the smell of it? Getting rid of the musty smell in your house isn’t rocket science — although sometimes it […]
The attic. For many people, it’s a forgotten room in your home. Maybe you make your way up there a handful of times throughout the year to drag out holiday decorations or your rarely-used camping gear. Among family memorabilia, tools, unused furniture, and other typical attic findings, something else seems to be lurking — mold. […]
That little crack in the wall over the window is back — the one you filled in last month and painted over. And now the window won’t open all the way without sticking. Something is going on. When the structure of our house is damaged, a lot can go wrong. It’s important to be aware […]
Before a cold snap, everyone reminds each other to keep the faucet trickling to keep the pipes from freezing. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, you probably know someone who’s had to deal with frozen pipes. Ruined appliances, flooding, water damage, mold — these are a few of the specters that surround the prospect […]
The weather is turning colder and it’s time to gather the warmer clothing from the attic. Upon climbing the stairs, you hear the faint chatter of a critter and realize it’s not coming from the outside but somewhere within the eaves. You’re not alone, and soon discover the unwanted house guests have made themselves right […]
Not totally in love with your new indoor swimming pool? Maybe now is not a good time for us to make jokes about the unwelcome water that has invaded your basement. Flooding always seems to come by surprise and is a great way to instantly ruin your day. It’s OK. With a few important steps […]
Would you be at a loss to know what actions to take if you woke up to storm damage in your home? Do you think you’d be unable to keep your wits enough to perform the essential activities necessary during an emergency? Learning ahead of time what to do after storm damage will help you […]
A house fire is a traumatic experience leaving individuals or entire families devastated and not knowing what direction to go or the next steps to take. Coping with the losses resulting from a house fire and figuring out how and when to complete all the tasks necessary to get back to your regular life can […]
Do you smell that? Hopefully not! If it’s already too late, then we feel your pain. Our homes are expensive enough, and the last thing that anybody wants to deal with is a sewer backup. Don’t panic, take a deep breath (or don’t!), and relax. We will show you how to make sense of your […]