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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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 nests just below the…

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…

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…

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…

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……

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…

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 Is High Indoor Humidity…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Understanding Indoor Mold Growth Mold growth is a natural part of the environment around us, there will always be some mold everywhere. However, if you find yourself with excessive mold…