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Floor Joist Mold In Your South Jersey Basement Or Crawl Space?  Basements and crawl spaces are notorious for being damp and musty environments. This has an impact not only on…

Found moldy furniture in your South Jersey home? Not quite sure how things got so moldy? Let’s take a closer look at mold in general — what causes it, how…

June marks the start of summer in South Jersey. This is the perfect time to assess your home for any moisture control opportunities in preparation for the summer humidity to…

Do Ants Attract Mold? Ants’ Role in Property Damage and Water Intrusion No one wants water damage in their home, including pests. Most species of ants tend to create shallow…

The ideal indoor relative humidity level for homes in New Jersey is between 30% -50%. Higher humidity levels encourage mold growth and can cause property damage. How Can Humidity Damage My…

Owning a home is a labor of love. Whether it is a minor repair here, some chipped paint there or a more serious maintenance project, it all has be done……

With the local high water table and close proximity to the Jersey Shore, South Jersey crawl spaces are especially vulnerable to water damage and mold. Some of the most common…

Homeownership is fun and exciting, but it also means a great deal of responsibility– one of those responsibilities being home maintenance. As all New Jersey homeowners know, home maintenance can be…

Attic mold is a common issue for South Jersey property owners. Dysfunctional attics can be the ideal conditions for fungal growth. A functional attic in South Jersey means no roof…

Basement efflorescence is often mistaken as mold growth by New Jersey home and business owners. Both efflorescence and mold occurs in damp environments and present similar growth characteristics. While efflorescence is…

Mold Protection for Basement Floor Joists Basements are notorious for their damp, musty atmospheres, as we all know. This has an impact not just on the space’s environment, but also…

Could Ants In Your Home Be A Sign Of Water Intrusion & Mold? As homeowners, we sometimes have to deal with pests such as ants entering our homes. We often…

Spring Rainfall Can Lead To Home Storm Damage We’ve all heard the old saying – “April showers bring May flowers.” Having experienced quite a few springtime storms here in South…

Prevent Attic Mold In South Jersey  For most of us South Jersey homeowners, we tend to think of our attics as that dusty, dark place we use for storage and…

Spring is just around the corner for us here in South Jersey. That means warmer weather, daylight savings, and plenty of time outdoors. Many South Jerseyans participate in spring cleaning,…

Dealing With Bathroom Mold Prevention There are certain areas of the home that are more susceptible to excess moisture damage and mold growth than others. Bathrooms are one of those…

We get a lot of questions from property owners in South Jersey about how to spot mold. Many people who are concerned about mold may not even know where to…

Protect Your Basement or Crawl Space Floor Joists From Mold  We all know that basements and crawl spaces can be known for their dank, musty environments. This not only affects…

Myths About Mold Are Everywhere  Much like many other things on the internet, it is easy to come across a large amount of mold misinformation online. It doesn’t take much…

Winter Can Bring Unexpected Roof Damage Here in South Jersey, winter often comes with unpredictable weather patterns. One day it’s 55º and sunny, the next there could be a snow…