Control What You Can: Indoor Climate
When summer arrives, so do unpredictable weather patterns for North Carolina. And though you can’t control what’s going to threaten the comfort of your home from the summer skies, there are things you can do to strengthen the most significant area of protection: your roof. As your home’s largest exterior surface area, your roof is […]
Improve Your Air Quality and Breathe Easier
On any given day in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, you can find both good and not-so-good Air Quality Index ratings (AQI). On August 15, the rating for Raleigh was good at 30, while on July 16, it reached a whopping 117 AQI, no doubt from the Canadian wildfires. This is according to IQAir, an informative […]
This Year: A Healthy Home
We wrapped up the past year with food and celebration, eager to see what the future brings. Every new year is full of promise, so we resolve to make the most of it. New Year’s Resolutions have been around since the 1800s. Of course, they’ve evolved through the years. These days, we resolve to finally […]
What can you do in the middle of winter to prevent roof damage?
Let’s look at how you can prevent roof damage during the cooler winter months and ensure the protection of your home and all it contains. Clear all debris as safety allows. Make sure your roof, gutters, and downspouts are free of debris. Remove pine needles, leaves, twigs, and anything else that accumulates. Do this as […]
Ventilation: Is Excessive Moisture a Problem in Your Home?
Here in North Carolina, the rains have come…and will be with us for the next few months. Many homeowners are reporting problems with excessive moisture and condensation in attic spaces. These problems are worse during seasons when heating and air…