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Ever walked into your home and it feels like someone just took a shower? The air is heavy and muggy…
If so, then you know the first thing you do is quickly google the number of your local AC repair company. Of course, your next thought, “Please don’t let this be an major expensive fix”.
A well-known expert in our area, when interviewed on a local New Orleans radio station, recently said, “When you have a mold problem, simply wash down the affected area with diluted bleach.”
The best insulation to use for hot humid climates is open cell spray-in foam insulation. This foam seals all air leaks and insulates very well in the walls and at the roofline.
Building a fire properly keeps your chimney “healthy” by reducing the amount of creosote buildup. It also ensures that your marshmallows come out “toasted” instead of “hickory flavored” – a good fire has minimum smoke and maximum warmth. Here are some recommendations on how to get that done:
As we begin heading into the colder season of the year, it is a great time to review the list of things to be done to get your heating system ready to perform at its best. A few tips to stay safe and get the most out of your heating system:
You have a new tankless on-demand water heater and you love the fact that it provides endless amounts of hot water (which is nice when you have a teenager in the house). Then the thought hits you… “How do I maintain this water heater? It doesn’t have a tank to flush out. It’s doesn’t have an anode rod. Is this going to require a call to the plumber?”
Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI, offers important advice, tips and guidance for those affected by flooding.
What Private Water Well Owners Should Know to Protect Their Families: Private Well Water FACTS
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has developed a brochure which includes information on how to prevent the contamination of your private well, and the importance of getting your well inspected, tested for bacteria or chemicals that can cause disease, and disinfected after major hurricanes and floods.
When hiring a (sub)contractor, make sure to check our list of Home Improvement professionals. Check out other jobs that the contractor has completed and speak with past customers to see if they were satisfied with the contractor’s work.
We are excited to introduce our guest blogger, RJ Cavalier ! RJ has been an invaluable resource to many during the recent natural disasters. He is a tenured construction management professional with vast experience in remodel and new construction for both residential and commercial industries, and disaster recovery.