Friday, January 13th, 2021 Finding condensation on your windows during the cooler months may be common, but it’s not normal. This is your homes way of telling you that something is going on. Why it’s happening and why you should care First things first, why is it happening? Simply put,
Thursday, August 20th, 2020 Indoor allergens are more common than you might think. Although allergies come and go for many with the changing seasons, specific allergens in your home can lurk year-round. The side effects of allergies include but are not limited to, postnasal dripping, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal stuffiness,
High winds are inevitable. Without a strong and durable roof in place, you’re leaving your home susceptible to bigger and more expensive problems. Shingle roofs are especially susceptible to damage during high winds. Despite the fact that most shingles are rated to withstand 90 mph winds, damage can begin around
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 When we start to feel uncomfortable in our home, we immediately turn the thermostat up or down to solve our comfort problems. Considering a majority of our electric bill come from our heating and cooling systems (roughly 54%), any expert in building science would highly recommend
When those cold Wisconsin winters arrive, we all try to avoid turning up our thermostats for as long as possible. It doesn’t have to be a love/hate relationship with the thermostat, though. With the right winterizing home improvements, you can ensure that the temperature of your home will stay comfortable
Mold needs three things to grow and thrive: moisture, oxygen, and organic material (food) and, unfortunately, attics are a perfect habitat for mold growth. Something as simple as a bath fan vented into the attic instead of outside the house can start the moisture problem and subsequent growth. So how
