Is Your Humidifier Hurting Your Home?

At least a few times each winter, temperatures rise for a few days after a deep freeze. When this happens, a lot of homeowners notice what looks like water infiltration on their ...
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Roof Leaking? It May Not Be What You Think

After heavy storms, you may notice water coming in through your ceiling or moisture stains on your walls. Although your first though may be that your roof is leaking, this may ...
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How House Wrap Can Reduce Your Energy Use & Save Money

If you're building a new home or renovating your existing residence, house wrap is an important part of creating an energy efficient home. You may have seen the covering on new ...
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Help! I Think I Have an Ice Dam Problem!

Those sparkly, shiny icicles lining the edge of your roof aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. They could be a sign of a serious problem with the health and condition of your ...
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Do You Have a Roof Leak or Condensation in Your Attic?

We've been getting a lot of calls lately from people with “leaky roof” problems. Most of the time, however, the problem isn’t a roof leak. (Hooray!) The problem is condensation in ...
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Attic Insulation Upgrade Offers Huge ROI in 2016

According Remodeling Magazine's 2016 Cost vs. Value report, the remodeling market is growing overall. People are starting to purchase more expensive homes, working to meet higher ...
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How to Prevent Ice Dams in the Winter

"Look at those pretty icicles lining the roof." You might think differently of those sparkling pieces of ice dangling from your roof when you learn what harm they can inflict on ...
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What’s the Big Deal about Mold?

Mold may be more common than you think. Where moisture exists, mold often appears, on surfaces and in the air we breathe. Not only can mold destroy our homes, but it can also ...
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Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

Are any of us truly prepared to take on another Iowa winter? The holidays are fun, but after all the commotion and excitement dies down, the cold, dark winter lingers on for a few ...
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How Healthy is Your Attic?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the state of your attic can greatly impact the health and efficiency of your entire home. Make your home safer, healthier, and ...
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