Healthy Home Restoration Blog
Crawlspaces: Understanding the basics.
When talking to people that are in the business of fixing crawlspace issues, it is important to first understand that there are no real places for people in this industry to learn, train, get certified or really just find out real information that is not just from the...
A Comparison of Sealed Crawlspace Options
Is a sealed or encapsulated crawlspace the right way to go? Is it a healthier option? These are questions that are trickier to answer than you may think! Very often a home has a crawlspace that for a variety of reasons is too damp has issues with mold, wood rot or...
“HELP, we did all this work under my home and now there is an odor and our allergies are going crazy!”
By now, most people have heard of the concept of a sealed or closed/ encapsulated crawlspace. There are many touted benefits of this popular project including moisture control, energy savings and even pest control for under the home. What people do not know is that...
Asthma and Your Home
by Arnie Katz Q: My wife and I are getting ready to buy our first home. Both of us had asthma as children, so we think it's likely when we have children they might suffer from asthma. What are the things we should pay attention to in terms of finding a house that...
Carbon Monoxide in the Home
by Arnie Katz Q: When the serviceman came to check our furnace and get it going for the winter, he wanted to sell us a carbon monoxide alarm. I asked him several times if he found a problem that might lead to carbon monoxide getting into the house, and he said there...
Mild Winter: good news and bad news in your crawlspace
This winter so far has been a very mild one and that makes for good news and bad news in your crawlspace. There are several myths about crawl spaces in North Carolina that have persisted over the years. Some people have heard it is good to close your foundation vents...
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