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By: Jasna Aleksandrova Many Americans think of it as the unofficial start of summer, but of course, Memorial Day has a deeper meaning. Originally called the Decoration Day, it is the time when we remember those who have died in service to our nation, the day we honor and remember our fallen heroes. A lot of cities and towns claim …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova We are approaching the 100th Mother’s Day as an official holiday. While you are counting out your flower budget and placing your orders, join us in a journey to learn more about our holiday which honors motherhood. Did you know that 50 countries in the world celebrate Mother’s Day? The way and the date vary depending on each …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova If you have bed bugs, it’s time to call the exterminator! However, there is a list of to-dos before your exterminator gets there to prepare for his initial inspection and prevent the infestation from getting worse. The exterminator will first need to inspect your home so that they can assess the extent of the bed bug infestation. …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Insulation that is not installed properly or doesn’t include pest resistant properties can become contaminated with pests and small animals. Your attic, for example, can easily become a comfy nesting place for breeding rodents. They can leave their feces and urine behind which can destroy the insulation and cause health issues if the waste particles are circulated …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Today when builders or homeowners install insulation, it is important to take advantage of the moment and use proper pest resistant insulation to prevent un-want pests that can live in attics and walls. This insulation serves a dual purpose as it can provide full pest protection, fire resistance and lower your utility costs. The results are better …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova The last of our series of crawlspace blogs for the year… Opinions are divided when talking about vented or sealed crawlspaces. Some of the older building regulations state that crawlspaces need to be vented, but new research shows that the opposite is true, sealed crawlspaces are much more energy efficient than vented ones. That’s why newer building …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova In our last of our crawlspace series of blogs we’re going to talk about retrofitting sealed crawlspaces. Sealed crawl spaces proved that they outperform naturally vented crawl spaces with vent openings usually on opposite sides of the crawl space wall. This outperforming over the vented crawl space usually counts for better energy efficiency and better moisture control. …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Making a decision about how to take care of moisture in your crawlspace is never easy. It’s a decision that almost every homeowner will have to face at one point or another. The reason why it’s not easy to decide on a solution is that there are many different options to choose from. But which is the …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Moisture problems Crawlspace moisture can cause a lot of headaches for any homeowner. Moisture causes surface condensation, mildew, musty odors, fungi growth and it attracts insects. It also affects electrical systems and insulation beneath the flooring which increases heating and cooling costs. Keeping all of this in mind, anyone can see how important it is to prevent …