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House Buying Series: Is the House Prepared for Winter?

Make sure the home you’re considering buying is equipped to handle cold conditions. There are several important places you should inspect or inquire about before making an offer ...

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Common Signs of Asbestos in the Attic

By: Heather Hedrick on 7/16/17 17:48

If your home was built before 1990 and you have vermiculite insulation, or if your house was built prior to 1970, it’s likely that you have some form of asbestos in your attic ...

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Is Your Humidifier Hurting Your Home?

By: Heather Hedrick on 1/27/17 10:07

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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Invest in Comfort: The Value of Ventilation & Insulation for Moisture Control

By: Heather Hedrick on 8/19/16 10:45

Water damage in your home can be alarming, and many homeowners jump straight to blaming a roof leak. While that may be the case, another common yet often overlooked issue is attic ...

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How House Wrap Can Reduce Your Energy Use & Save Money

By: Shawn Hedrick on 7/29/16 7:25

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!

By: Shawn Hedrick on 1/29/16 10:18

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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How to Prevent Ice Dams in the Winter

By: Shawn Hedrick on 12/31/15 12:09

"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?

By: Shawn Hedrick on 12/29/15 15:25

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?

By: Shawn Hedrick on 12/7/15 13:46

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?

By: Shawn Hedrick on 8/20/15 10:30

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 ...

House Buying Series: Is the House Prepared for Winter?

Common Signs of Asbestos in the Attic

Is Your Humidifier Hurting Your Home?

Invest in Comfort: The Value of Ventilation & Insulation for Moisture Control

How House Wrap Can Reduce Your Energy Use & Save Money

Help! I Think I Have an Ice Dam Problem!

How to Prevent Ice Dams in the Winter

What’s the Big Deal about Mold?

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

How Healthy is Your Attic?

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