“Do you smell that?” “Is it the laundry?” “I don’t think so, but what is it?” Does this conversation happen at your home daily? Are you tired of living like you are in the movie Groundhog Day? Have you ever considered the cause of the smell could be mold? It is common to smell a […]
It’s all a blur. You ran home on your lunch break to throw together a pot of chili for tonight’s supper. You were sure you’d turned off the stove before heading out the door — but the stench of burned chili arresting your senses when you arrived back home told a different story. Now you’re […]
Crawl space. If you’re like many of us, those two words bring to mind a dark, dank, musty space that’s chock-full of every sort of creepy crawly creature known to man. The thing is, in some cases — that mental image isn’t too far from the truth. Are you trying to find the best solution […]
The thought of bed bugs overtaking your bed is enough to make your skin crawl. Having to deal with such a situation can be horrifying. Luckily, many bed bug treatments are available — some more effective than others. Bed bug bombs are one of those options, but will they really eliminate your bed bug infestation? […]
If you have a basement, especially an unfinished one, you may not think about it on a regular basis. Sure, you often go down to do a load of laundry or get something out of storage, but you don’t consider it part of the living area of your home. Lately, you’ve noticed a damp feeling […]
The idea of cleaning crawl spaces may give you the heebie-jeebies. Crawl spaces tend to be where unwanted things lurk, like: Spiders Mold and mildew Old construction materials Rodents and other wildlife And maybe even those boxes you never opened after your move. It’s nerve-wracking — and potentially dangerous. However, cleaning and maintaining your crawl […]
If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t venture into your crawl space unless it’s warranted. Out of sight, out of mind, right? But when there’s excess moisture in your crawl space, it can lead to issues such as: Higher energy costs Rot and rust Pests Mold and mildew; and Foundation issues If you don’t know […]
You didn’t realize you had an issue until it was too late. And who could blame you? It’s not like you’re in your crawl space every day. Now you have to deal with a crawl space full of mold — which is not only nasty but can also be hazardous to your health. What’s a […]
You’ve noticed blood stains on your pillowcase when you wake in the mornings. The walls around your bed have weird markings. Your skin is itchy, and you don’t know why. You might have bed bugs in your home, even if you haven’t spotted them yet. Luckily, learning how to make bed bugs come out of […]
Flying bed bugs. It sounds like something out of a horror movie — and you’re freaking out about the possibility of bed bugs being in your home. These blood suckers hide all day and attack at night. But how do bed bugs get around? Do bed bugs fly or have wings? Even if you have […]