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Everything You Need to Know About Attic Insulation Replacement

By Ed Steenman on April 25, 2017

Did you know that your attic insulation performs some very important functions for your home? Attic insulation may be one of the most overlooked components of your home since you don’t see it every day. You probably never think about it and haven’t really considered just how critical attic insulation is to your health and home energy

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Time to Roll Out the Caution Tape: You Have Mold in Your Crawl Space

By Ed Steenman on December 8, 2016

In its natural state, mold has very positive effects on the environment. It helps break down and decompose organic material, such as leaves, vegetation, fruit, and other organic matter. However, when present in houses, mold growth can cause severe health complications and cost a lot of money in property damage. Detecting any mold growth in

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A Simple Schedule For Crawl Space and Attic Maintenance

By Ed Steenman on October 6, 2016

We’ve heard lots of homeowners ask how often they should be checking in on their crawl spaces and attics. When should insulation be replaced? In which seasons should they pay more attention? How do they know when to do a thorough inspection, rather than a brief peek? We thought that creating a simple schedule for

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Answers To The Top 3 Questions About Crawl Space Humidity

By Ed Steenman on September 23, 2016

Crawl spaces are tricky to monitor and maintain, and homeowners need to know where to start. We spend a lot of time talking about the dangers of moisture in your crawl space, but what should your next step be? The main concerns homeowners have are about mold growth, condensation and the dangerous levels of crawl

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How To Properly Budget for Crawl Space Cleaning

By Ed Steenman on September 8, 2016

For many of us, visiting our crawl space is not something we look forward to, especially when it is a wet or smelly place. Previous animal infestations, mold, mildew, and wet insulation all release unpleasant aromas and create a disgusting crawl space environment.  While visiting your crawl space may not be an exciting task, neither

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There’s Water in My Crawl Space; What Now?

By Ed Steenman on May 20, 2016

Finding water in your crawl space is always an unpleasant surprise. Many homeowners don’t frequent their crawl spaces often, if ever. This means that water is usually discovered after a flood or heavy rainfall, or it can be due to unpleasant smells issuing from beneath the floorboards. If you’re in this boat, never fear! The Clean

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5 Reasons to Maintain a Clean Crawl Space for Your Home

By Ed Steenman on February 29, 2016

You might never go into your crawlspace, but that’s what we do best. You dust and vacuum regularly, but when was the last time you thought about cleaning your crawlspace? Many people don’t, at least not until there’s a problem. But some problems aren’t obvious until they affect your quality of life indoors. Maybe you’re

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4 Interior Home Cleaning Services with a High Return on Investment

By Ed Steenman on February 5, 2016

A little attention to detail can provide a big return on your investment. You don’t see them every day, but hidden spaces play a big role in your home’s comfort, safety, structural integrity and energy consumption. Left unattended, the crawlspace and attic can create problems that range from dampness and mold to rotted structural elements,

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