The air we breathe naturally plays an enormous role in our health. When pollutants such as pollen, mold spores, germs, viruses, and dust mix with our oxygen, we take those particles into our bodies without knowing it. As the population… Read More
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How to Keep Your Rental Property Clean
One of the worst fears a prospective tenant could have is that their rental unit will be dirty from tenants gone by. A grimy rental can be a nightmare. Even if it looks clean on the surface, you never know… Read More
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The Problem in the Attic: What to Look For
The attic is perhaps the one place in the house where we have never visited. It has been around the whole time, but we’ve never seen it. However, there are times when the attic may be the source of a… Read More
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Common Crawl Space Problems
Crawl spaces are hollow spaces under some homes that keep the house from sitting directly on the ground. They are more suitable for humid, coastal regions with sandy soil, like much of Maryland. Crawl spaces are beneficial in keeping the… Read More
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The Importance of Job Site Cleanliness
In construction, you would think it a given that your job site would be dirty; dirt tracked in from the outdoors by workers’ shoes, the wear and tear of the day, and other bits and pieces are normal in a… Read More
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Improve Your Apartment’s Indoor Air Quality
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors, yet indoor air quality is usually worse than outdoor air quality. Indoors, pollutants of all kinds can congregate and cause severe health problems if… Read More
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Indoor Air Quality Can Prevent Sickness
The winter brings the season of enjoying a cup of hot cider or cocoa, cozying up to the fire, and celebrating the holidays. Not to be outdone, colds and coughs make their presence strongly felt at this time as well…. Read More
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Mold Prevention During Winter
One usually thinks of mold growth happening during warmer months when warm, moist air collects in dark spaces. It is true that mold does thrive in such conditions and can spread anywhere in the house when the air is warm…. Read More
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Improving Indoor Air Quality in Winter
Happiness in the home is in some part due to the health of the house. Keeping things clean and safe reduces the risk of mold growth and fire, two sources of much damage. Another aspect of a healthy home is… Read More
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5 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes
In Maryland’s temperate climate, the cold, while not as frigid as northern states, often reaches freezing temperatures. When this happens, the risk for damaged water pipes increases, particularly if your house does not have proper preventative measures. Pipes burst because… Read More