The presence of a stubborn, musty smell in your Hickory home is a sign that something, somewhere, has gone wrong. Unfortunately, there are many possible causes of a musty smell in your home. Figuring out what exactly the underlying cause(s) are can be almost impossible for a non-professional. This is why we recommend that you […]
Keeping on top of your costs when it comes to running a home, these days, can be incredibly tough. From water and insurance to your energy costs, many bills can start to rise over time, and they do so for a number of reasons. From increases in the cost per unit at the provider’s end, […]
Wall anchors are one of the most common and widely used solutions for bowing walls on the market right now. Unlike carbon fiber straps (which can reinforce walls but not straighten them) and wall beams (which can straighten walls but are bulky), wall anchors present a flexible and relatively easy to disguise method of reinforcement […]
The process of bowing is a damaging one that presents a unique set of challenges to any Hickory homeowner looking to address the issue. Bowing walls are caused, to put it simply, by an excess of lateral pressure or by the uneven distribution of weight in a property’s structure. Concrete has fractional tensile strength in […]
The rich clay soil that is found across North Carolina (and around Hickory in particular) is not bad soil. It is fertile, cohesive, and very good at retaining moisture. This makes it great for growing certain kinds of plants and foods and means that it is less vulnerable to soil washout and erosion. With that […]
If you have a sump pump system in your Hickory home, then it is important that you pay attention to the sounds that it makes. The noise can tell you a lot about how it is functioning and whether or not it’s healthy. Of course, there are different types of sump pump systems, and they […]
Humidity is a very natural thing caused by the presence of moisture in the air. Many states have naturally humid climates, especially in warmer areas further south (while colder climates tend to be more arid). This is because of the increased capacity for moisture that warm air has. So, while humidity can present risks, it […]
While almost everything has a lifespan that must be considered, most forms of insulation are very durable and will last as long as 25 years if they are well cared for. However, there are a number of things that can impact them and cause them to degrade. There are also indicators of breakdown that you […]
Crawl space vents were initially installed into properties across North Carolina between the 1950s and 1990s because they were thought to reduce the risk of dampness and humidity by increasing airflow. Of course, they were found to increase airflow in the home, but this turned out to be a bad thing upon further investigation. Studies […]
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