Icicles hanging from your roof line might look charming during the wintertime, but they’re actually a sign of a big problem: ice damming. What is an ice dam? Ice dams form at the edge of your roof when a pileup of snow begins to melt—typically from warm air escaping your home’s attic. The snow starts […]
Update October 2019: Get your flu shot by the end of October! Why? “Because we’re starting to see flu activity and because it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to become effective, try to get that flu vaccine earlier. Individuals who are older might benefit from the high-dose vaccine…. ” Read More: Get […]
After a renovation to your home, you’re likely ready to move back into the space that has been under construction and get your home back to normal. There’s a critical step, however, that you cannot skip: post-construction cleaning. Why do you need post-construction cleanup? For lots of reasons: To make sure the air in your […]
We get calls often from homeowners and business owners that see small amounts of mold or have had water damage from a flood or burst pipe. Their concern, of course, is whether the mold is insignificant or needs removal. Here’s the unfortunate truth about mold: where there’s a little, there’s usually a lot. That means […]
If you’ve ever been the unfortunate victim of flood damage due to heavy rains, flash floods, or similar natural disasters, we understand. Dealing with the aftermath of flooding is frustrating and overwhelming. Similarly, flooding due to issues like a pipe burst or backed up sewage line can cause lots of stress and make a big […]
When parents send their beloved teens off to college, there is plenty to worry about. But potentially harmful mold in the dorm room isn’t usually on most parents’ radar. Sadly, the record-hot-and-humid summer of 2018 in New Jersey meant mold problems—which can be exacerbated during rainy periods or when air humidity increases—for many schools across […]
Many homeowners think preparing for winter involves turning off the sprinklers and switching the thermostat from cool to heat. However, you can put your home at serious risk if you don’t take the proper steps to get your home winter ready—especially if you live in a climate like the Northeast. Fall is behind us, but […]
After a major remodel, addition, hardwood floor installation, or similar construction project, let’s be real: your home or office space is probably a mess. Construction projects kick up a lot of dust and debris, and even if you do a surface cleanup, there are a range of pollutants that can get released into the air […]
We’ve gotten the phone call many times before. An exasperated homeowner or business owner says something like this: “We’ve had a water leak, and it smells musty and moldy.” “I’m concerned about the furry black stuff I see in our bathroom.” “My wall looks soft and I see black streaks on the walls.” Unfortunately, where […]
You might like having a clean office for lots of practical reasons. It’s more pleasant to work in. It helps prevent the spread of contagious illnesses among your employees during the winter months. It leaves a good impression on your clients and visitors. But cleaning has a very real and measurable value, according to ISSA—The […]