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Attic Ventilation 101: What It Is and Why You Need It

If you’re like many other homeowners, you rarely go into your attic, but it's very important that you think about it now and then. The condition of an attic can have a significant ...

roofing

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 ...

windows

Are Your Old Windows Hazardous to Your Family’s Health?

By: Shawn Hedrick on 12/2/16 10:42

Your windows protect your family from the wind, snow, rain, and cold. They help keep your home insulated from winter’s chill and summer’s heat. They can even help keep out the ...

energy efficiency

Does Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Save Money and Energy?

By: Heather Hedrick on 6/21/16 13:59

Energy conservation is a hot topic right now. If your home uses electricity generated in fossil fuel-fired power plants, for every unit of energy actually used in your home, ...

roofing

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 ...

shingles

A Roof is Much More Than Just Shingles

By: Shawn Hedrick on 11/16/15 13:24

We know that replacing a roof is expensive, which is why we want to make sure homeowners are able to make well-informed decisions when choosing materials and a company to work ...

insulation

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 ...

energy efficiency

Consider Solar Ventilation for Your Ankeny Area Home

By: Shawn Hedrick on 5/8/15 13:52

Solar fans work to reduce humidity and lower temperatures inside your home during the summer and help prevent ice dams and other moisture-related problems in the winter. Increase ...

roofing

The Dangers of Unregulated Humidity Levels in the Winter

By: Shawn Hedrick on 1/23/15 12:30

As winter sets in, you may notice how dry the air inside your home becomes. Low humidity levels can lead to a range of discomforts, from dry skin and irritated eyes to congestion ...

insulation

Your Iowa Winter Weather Safety Guide

By: Shawn Hedrick on 12/29/14 16:27

It’s late December, and we (fortunately) haven’t really had a bad snowstorm yet here in Central Iowa. That makes it a great time to make all necessary preparations to be ready for ...

Attic Ventilation 101: What It Is and Why You Need It

Is Your Humidifier Hurting Your Home?

Are Your Old Windows Hazardous to Your Family’s Health?

Does Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Save Money and Energy?

What’s the Big Deal about Mold?

A Roof is Much More Than Just Shingles

How Healthy is Your Attic?

Consider Solar Ventilation for Your Ankeny Area Home

The Dangers of Unregulated Humidity Levels in the Winter

Your Iowa Winter Weather Safety Guide

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