Mold and What to Do About It The Basics of Mold Control in the Home Control Moisture Fix water problems Dry any water damages areas. Mold can start growing again in 24 hours. Mold serves an essential role in nature by breaking down dead organic matter like leaves,...
Roofs and the Value of Your Home Your roof not only keeps you isolated from weather conditions, primarily moisture, it protects you from all outside weather conditions. The roof materials, the underlayment, insulation and ventilation all play a role in keeping you dry...
Types of Wood Boring Insects There are several insects that can cause significant damage to your home. Termites are the most common and can be drywood or dampwood varieties, but carpenter ants and some powderpost beetles can also create very serious problems in the...
Why Do People Sell “As-Is”? Sellers on occasion will be interested in selling their home ”as-is” for any one of a number of reasons. It removes any liability for problems and defects in the home, it allows them to avoid the expense of fixing it up to sell, or perhaps...
Home inspections have evolved over the decades to reflect changes in the legal and regulatory environment, as well as to respond to shifting consumer expectations. They’ve become more detailed and, of course, reflect new developments in building materials and...
