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Commercial Properties and Mold – Where is it Hiding?
Jun 11, 2019
Mold likes to hide in places where no one will find it. It thrives in dark areas with high humidity and doesn’t just limit itself to residential homes. Commercial buildings can also experience problems with mold – especially if it isn’t detected for a long period of time. Let’s look at some favorite hiding places […]
Prepare Your Property for the Summer Season – Use this Checklist Get Ready!
Jun 06, 2019
Maintaining a commercial property is a full time job. There is always something to fix, check in on, or improvements to handle. Keeping up on routine maintenance during the change of the seasons is a perfect way to save time and money in the long run. As the temperatures start to climb, commercial property owners […]
Sewer backup? Warning signs of sewer problems.
May 27, 2019
Sewage backup is one of the worst issues a homeowner can experience. This is a nasty emergency for many reasons and can cause health issues to boot! Not only is clean up disgusting, but the germs and bacteria found in sewage is toxic to humans and animals. It’s also a huge project to clean up. […]
Seven Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Fall and Winter
May 22, 2019
Summer is the perfect time to start home improvement projects! Warm days, blue skies, and sunshine make it easy to stay outside and work continuously, but what DIY home improvement projects are the most important to complete before fall and winter? Get Your Home Ready for Fall and Winter: Clean and service your air ducts. […]
5 Ways to Get Your Property Ready for Summer
May 17, 2019
Despite the fluctuation in spring like weather outside, summer is right around the corner and will be here before we know it! It’s time to break out the home improvement projects and take advantage of the warm weather. You have a limited amount of time to prepare your commercial property for summer and now is […]
Bathroom Mold – Causes and Prevention Tips
May 09, 2019
The truth is most homes have mold. It has nothing to do with the cleanliness of your home, but more about the environmental factors within. Have you started to notice black spots on your walls? Yellow or gray spots on your ceiling? This is a sure sign of bathroom mold. What Causes Mold Mold needs […]
Mold Stains on Wood – What Works to Remove Them?
Apr 29, 2019
Mold is a common occurrence in every household. It comes in hundreds of different varieties and strains and thrive in a damp environment. Different strains of mold also love to grow on living or once living biological sources – like wooden fixtures in your home. Since wood gathers and holds water, it makes it the […]
Keep the Sky from Falling – Watch for these Common Causes of Ceiling Damage
Apr 26, 2019
Your ceiling’s main purpose is to keep you protected from the elements, temperatures, debris, and the outside in general. A ceiling is also meant to hide our attics and insulation. We don’t typically give our ceilings too much thought, but once our ceilings start to show signs of damage, we need to act quickly to […]
Spring flooding have you worried? Test your sump pump to prevent water damage!
Apr 23, 2019
With spring right around the corner for Wisconsin residents, those of us in Madison and Milwaukee are prepping for melting snow and heavy rain. The chance for flooding can increase in the upcoming months. It’s important to test your sump pump now, before it doesn’t do its job! What is a Sump Pump? Many homes […]
Shady Contractors – How to Avoid Scams During a Restoration
Apr 16, 2019
When disaster strikes your home, there are many steps to take to begin reconstruction. After ensuring that your family is safe, it is time to begin dealing with insurance companies, removal specialists, and contractors – all professionals necessary to help in the rebuild process. For the most part, the majority of contractors, like A&J Property […]