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If you’re living in New England you know that this summer has been rainy, hot and humid. Although you’re probably not looking forward to enduring a winter like last year’s, you might be excited to start seeing cooler temperatures as September approaches. Before temperatures start to fall, make sure the

So you’re thinking of moving and have a particular neighborhood in mind. It’s quiet, safe and is located in an amazing school district. The only problem is that all the houses in your desired neighborhood are way above your price range. You manage to stumble upon a house that is

Most homeowners experience water damage to some extent. Knowing the leading causes of water damage and how to prevent it can save you a headache and a ton of money. Toilet Clogging / Overflowing: Clogged and overflowing toilets are the leading cause of water damage in residential households. The easiest

If you face water or flood damage in your home or office and have homeowner’s insurance, you’re probably wondering if it can help offset the cost of cleanup. Given that the average water damage restoration cost is around $1,500, it’s important to know what your policy covers before you need

There’s no getting around it – winter in New England is wet and messy. If you haven’t experienced burst pipes, leaky roofs, and flooded basements firsthand, you know someone who has. Untreated water damage can also lead to stained carpets, mold growth, and permanent structural damage, and should be taken

As winter approaches, ensuring your home is ready for freezing temperatures, snow, and ice is key to preventing costly damage and staying comfortable. Whether you own a historic New England farmhouse or a modern residence, this winter home maintenance checklist covers everything you need to minimize risks like ice dams,

Your heating and cooling system are the lungs of your home, and proper care of them is essential to a healthy living environment. Pollutants in the air come from many different places – foot traffic from the outdoors, cooking, smoking, moving around the home, and even cleaning. While the dust

While East Coast summer-humidity can be brutal for most New Englanders, floating mold spores thrive in it. When a spore has access to moisture and cellulose, one of the main components of plants, it multiplies and colonizes. Wet areas of your home are an ideal place for mold to collect,

Molds are miniature, invasive fungi that take root in your home and breed in damp places like bathrooms and poorly ventilated rooms. Each spring when the days get longer and the weather heats up spring mold issues arrive. Mold is Dangerous for Everyone Mold isn’t something you can ignore. Disturbing

Today we’re going to share a few mold videos that illustrate how devastating the health and financial consequences of untreated mold can be. People often imagine that mold damage is more of a cosmetic issue than a health problem. However, as we’ll see here, this is far from the case.

Getting rid of attic mold is crucial to protecting your home’s value and to protecting the health and safety of your family. At the same time, your home’s ventilation systems must be updated or improved to keep moisture out and away from your home. This is essential to prevent recurring

Few things are worse than a major property damage disaster. Each winter, up to a quarter-million homeowners face the devastation of frozen water pipes—a problem that not only disrupts lives but can also lead to costly water damage. Frigid temperatures can quickly turn into overwhelming repair bills, but with the