A: Any dampness or moisture in a crawlspace is bad for the home because it can lead to mold growth, wood rot and insect and rodent infestations. Standing water only increases these problems. Because air moves upward in a home,
A: Look and listen. If your garage door is loud or not moving smoothly, your tracks may be out of alignment or your rollers may be worn. Look for shaking parts when the door is operating. This is a sign
A: Solid wood is exactly as it sounds: a solid piece of wood. It is usually 3/4-inch thick. Engineered wood is thinner and is made in plies (layers) with the actual species of wood on the top layer. The bottom
A: Even with the best filters, your air ducts will collect contaminants like dust, debris and mold over time, which not only reduces the air quality in your home, but also clogs your vents, making your system less energy efficient.
A: Gutters are essential to properly channel rain and melting snow away from your home. This helps to prevent basement and crawl space leaks that cause foundations to settle, crack and bow. There are three types of gutters available on
A: Fibrex is a composite material made up of 40% wood and 60% plastic, while fiberglass is a type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fibers. Fibrex is twice as strong as vinyl. Meanwhile, Infinity from Marvin’s Ultrex® fiberglass is eight
A: Laminate floors mimic hardwood flooring. A laminate floor is comprised of several thin layers of different materials. The visual is actually a computer-generated picture. Most laminates have a plastic backing, a wood-based core and a heavy finish consisting of
A: Improperly channeled roof water that stems from clogged gutters (primarily leaves, pine needles, debris) is actually the leading cause of foundation and waterproofing issues in homes. If not addressed, these issues can worsen over time, resulting in far more
A: Other than being annoying, a noisy door might signal tracks out of alignment or aging rollers. Left unchecked, these issues could lead to early equipment demise. We recommend regular lubrication of all moving parts and springs, and tightening any
A: For safety reasons, you don’t want anything with looped or loose pull cords, and you want to keep wands out of children’s reach as well. Ideal options include Silhouette Window Shadings, Sonnette Cellular Roller Shades or Provenance Woven Wood
