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Controlling Crawl Space Humidity

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It’s no secret that keeping crawl spaces dry and controlling humidity has been an on-going battle for as long as crawl spaces have been around. Whether it’s due to a flawed design or consistently wet conditions, learning how to curb excessive crawl space humidity will prevent damage to the very structure of your home. How Crawl Space Humidity Enters Your Home Back when your home was built, everything was new…...

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The Importance of a Clean Crawl Space

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In the labyrinth of your home, there lies an often-overlooked yet vital area known as the crawl space. This hidden pocket beneath your house may be an afterthought, but it plays a crucial role in maintaining your home's structural integrity and air quality. This article delves into what crawl space cleaning is, why it's essential, how to tackle mold and water damage, and the best practices to ensure a clean…...

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Tackling that Musty Basement Smell

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There’s not many things more unpleasant than musty odors in the basement. No one wants to spend time down there and let’s be honest, it’s embarrassing if guests or service repair technicians happen to venture downstairs. Here’s how to tackle that musty basement smell. Where Is It Coming From? Musty smells always have a source. Here are some places to check: Broken seals or leaks around basement windows or doors…...

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How a Sump Pump Check Valve Protects from Basement Flooding

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To avoid basement flooding, there is nothing more of a lifesaver than your sump pump. Your sump pump works hard to pump excess water out of your home and keep things dry. Along with your sump pump, a critical piece of equipment to keep your sump pump working at optimal efficiency is a check valve. Read on to learn how and why a sump pump check valve is such an…...

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Mold Prevention Tips – Summer Edition

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It seems like everyone looks forward to summer when there’s plenty of sunshine, time to stop to smell the roses, and best of all, a fresh, breezy home. Although a wonderful time, those steamy days and sultry nights of summer present an even greater risk of mold entering your home. Breathe easier this season with our hot summer mold prevention tips. Sources of Summer Mold Mold thrives in summer because…...

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Eliminating Odor from a Sewer Backup

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Sewer backups are one of the worst things a homeowner may have to contend with. Unfortunately, it happens. It’s possible that even after you’ve thoroughly cleaned, dried, and deodorized the area, the horrible sewer back-up smells remains. Here are possible reasons for the lingering smell and what to do about it. Broken or Missing Cleanout Plug The cleanout plug is important because it controls wastewater flow and directs it back…...

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