The One Thing Everyone Forgets with a Garage Attic Conversion in Charlotte
I was grabbing a drink with a friend in SouthPark the other day, and he was telling me about his big summer project: finally finishing that bonus room above his garage. He had visions of a perfect home office, a …
Is Your House a Constant Battle Between Hot and Cold Spots?
I was grabbing lunch with a friend in Greenville the other day, and we got on the topic of our houses. “It’s absurd,” she said. “I’m wrapped in a blanket in the living room, and my husband is sweating in …
Why Crawl Space Cracks Could Signal Problems for your Home
Small cracks in your crawl space might seem like no big deal, but they can be an early warning sign of larger issues with your foundation. Over time, crawl space cracks let water in, which weakens the concrete and can …
How to Prevent Dry Rot in Your Charlotte Area Home
When you purchase a new home in Charlotte, you might not be thinking about maintenance right away. It’s tempting to fill your time with exciting home improvement projects, but if the wooden structures of your home develop a problem with dry rot, …
How to Get Rid of Crawl Space Odors
Musty smells drifting up from your floors are often a sign something in your crawl space isn’t right. Crawl space odors can come from a variety of issues, like mold, wet insulation, standing water, or even pests. The key to …
Does Your Crawlspace Need a Dehumidifier?
Charlotte is a beautiful place to live in every season: In fool’s spring, football, and even in moisture season. Moisture season? That’s right, from May to late summer, Queen City sits in a relative sauna of humidity, with profound effects …
Why Is There Condensation on the Inside of Your Windows? (Hint: It Could Be Your Crawl Space)
It’s not uncommon to wake up on a cold winter morning in Charlotte and notice moisture on your windows. For many homeowners, their first thought is that the issue is with the windows themselves, or maybe the heating system. But …
How Mold and Moisture Problems in Your Crawl Space Affect Your Health
Are you or a family member dealing with allergy flare-ups, persistent headaches, or scratchy throats? It’s common to assume it’s because of pollen or maybe even pets. But for many households, it’s actually their house that’s making them sick (or, …
The Most Common Signs You Need Crawl Space Repair
For most homeowners, the crawl space is easy to ignore until something starts to go wrong. Whether it’s a strange smell, squeaky floors, or rising energy bills, issues in your crawl space can quickly spread to the rest of your …
The Benefits of Insulation
Upgrading the insulation and air sealing in your existing house is a commonly overlooked home improvement, but one that offers long-term benefits for homeowners. In fact, many people are surprised to learn about all of the advantages of insulation replacement! …
