The Importance of Downspout & Gutter Maintenance The well-being of your South Jersey roof, foundation, and gutters go hand in hand. If your gutters and downspouts are not up to par, you run the risk of your roof and foundation being damaged as well! Any kind of blockages or instability in your gutters and downspouts can … Read more
Springtime Mold in South Jersey Spring has sprung in South Jersey! It’s a no brainer that spring and summer are the prime time for mold growth. Warmer temperatures alongside all these April showers we have been having, means that there will be a lot more moisture content in the air. Warmth and moisture can promote … Read more
Garage Mold Growth & Garage Mold Removal In New Jersey Homes Just like any other area of your New Jersey property, your garage can be vulnerable to mold development. With an adequate moisture source, mold spores can root into the porous, cellulose-based building materials in your garage and spread. Conditions like elevated humidity and water … Read more
Understanding What Attic Frost Means For Your NJ Home Attic frost is not an uncommon phenomenon in New Jersey properties when temperatures dip below freezing. Attic frost is evidence of a moisture problem that you may not have noticed otherwise. In New Jersey, attics often suffer from humidity issues– whether it is due to lack of … Read more
Water and bathrooms go hand in hand. Similar to kitchens, bathrooms see a lot of moisture throughout a regular day. Between showers, baths, toilet usage and sink usage, dampness is no stranger to your bathroom. If New Jersey homeowners are not careful, this can be problematic over time. Of course, bathroom moisture is very normal, … Read more
Christmas Tree Mold During the Holiday Season With the holiday season coming up, many of us will be decorating our homes. For those who celebrate Christmas, this means having trees, wreaths, and other decorations made from live plants. However, these decorations can be the carrier of a variety of different allergens, including mold. Mold can … Read more
Heavy Snow & Potential Winter Roof Damage Winter can be a very stressful time for most people. Between all the holidays and snow storms, we get so busy that we tend to neglect certain tasks or put off certain chores because they don’t seem to be a priority at the time. With so much going on, … Read more
Your Holiday Decorations Could Be At Risk For Mold Growth The holiday season is creeping up on us fast! Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, you’re going to be breaking out those seasonal decorations. For many people, decorating for the holidays is a fun family activity. However, your decorations may be at risk of mildew … Read more
Winter Conditions Can Mean Serious Winter Property Damage As many of us know, winter weather sneaks up on us very quickly here in New Jersey. One day you’re enjoying a nice, crisp fall afternoon and the next, you’re bundled up with a hat and a scarf. While you may not be prepared for the cold … Read more
Importance of Maintaining a Dry Basement Unfinished basements tend to have a bad reputation of being dark, damp and slightly musty. Because of this, a common misconception is that it is normal for basements to be damp and musty. Homeowners often justify it with, “you know, it’s a basement.” Yes, basements are often vulnerable to … Read more
Indoor mold growth in your New Jersey home is most often the result of unaddressed moisture problems. Household mold loves damp, humid environments like basements, crawl spaces, attics, bathrooms and kitchens. A wide variety of building materials can sustain mold growth is there is an adequate moisture source present. The most effective safe guard against … Read more
Unaddressed or undetected mold can quickly spread and contaminated previously clean, unaffected areas of your home and leave you with expensive property damage. In some cases, indoor mold growth is quite obvious and easy to identify. However, that is not always the case. Widespread mold growth can exist in your NJ home with you even … Read more
South Jersey weather this time of year is notoriously fickle. The last few weeks of winter usually brings unpredictable weather that can mean large quantities of snowfall over a short period of time, with quickly rising temperatures in the days to follow. Heavy and rapidly accumulating snowfall can mean serious damage to your New Jersey … Read more
New Jersey basements are can easily fall victim to mold growth if homeowners are not careful. Basements are notoriously damp with little to no air circulation, which can create the perfect home for mold. South Jersey springs are known to be fickle, with varying degrees of precipitation and fluctuating temperatures. It is important for NJ homeowners … Read more
Mold spores exist everywhere. It is a natural part of the environment around us, and it plays a very important role in breaking down dead, organic matter. Because of this, mold presence is in your NJ home is pretty normal, as long as its within certain limits. However, elevated indoor mold development can become a … Read more
As you may have heard in recent news, the flu is running rampant throughout the U.S this flu season. While flu season is almost always “bad,” this year is trending to reach rates rivaling the last major spike in 2015. According to the CDC, “This is the first year [in 13 years] we had the entire continental … Read more
It’s so Cold, my Attic Froze Over How has the year 2018 been thus far? COLD, to say the least. The exceptionally harsh weather conditions over the last couple of weeks has left us all wishing for summer. With dramatic shifts in weather, comes dramatic shifts in home maintenance problems. Due to recent plummeting temperatures, … Read more
Mold is a natural part of the environment around us. While there will always be some level of mold present in a space, excessive mold growth is problem. Porous carpeting can be the deal breeding ground for mold development if an adequate moisture source is introduced to your indoor environment. Carpet tends to be especially vulnerable … Read more
New Jersey winters can be a dangerous time for your pipes. As temperatures begin to drop in your South Jersey region, your pipes could be at risk of cracking and rupturing if you are not careful. But do not worry, frozen pipes are not completely inevitable. As a Southern New Jersey homeowner, you have the … Read more
As a South Jersey homeowner, how much time do you actually spend in your attic? I bet not that much. Outside of the occasional trip to fetch a stored item, most people spend very little time in the attic of a New Jersey home. Because of this, attic problems can easy go unnoticed for extended … Read more
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