How dangerous is mold in your home? The impact on your family and home. We all know what mold looks like- it’s the fuzzy growth on food not eaten in a timely fashion or the dark grime that creeps on the grout in the corners of the shower. And sure, you’re conscientious about throwing out […]
Originally posted 11/27/19; revised 12/14/22 “It depends.” You’ve probably heard that from a lot of companies and manufacturers, whenever you’ve asked for the bottom line. And it’s true- many products and services are customized, which introduces variability that can be hard to address. But that doesn’t mean it should be avoided; everyone has a budget […]
Originally posted 7/4/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/20/20 The answer to this question depends on whom you ask. Some construction companies and builders will say yes; in many areas, the building code still requires them. But here at Acculevel? Experience has taught us that vents in a crawl space may not be the best solution, […]
Originally posted 4/3/19, revised by Kelly Kater 9/24/20 If you go into your crawl space, you’re likely to see a few things that make you uncomfortable. Many people have an aversion to snakes or spiders, and both of those are possible inhabitants in such a dark sheltered area. But I’ll bet you find something […]
Originally posted 5/4/18, revised by 10/8/20 The housing market can be a complicated place. When you’re selling your home, you’re also (usually) buying a new one. Timing can be a critical issue- you don’t want to pay two mortgages, but you don’t want to be temporarily homeless if you sell your home before your new […]
Originally posted 4/17/18, revised 10/8/20 When I work on articles about crawl spaces, sometimes I feel like a hack writing commercials for a C grade monster movie: “It’s a cramped, seldom-traveled space, with unseen creatures lurking in the dark.” Of course, I’m an arachnophobic who enthusiastically reads Stephen King, so it may be wishful thinking. […]
Originally posted 4/10/18; revised 7/30/21 After a cold winter, warm sunny days encourage us to get out of the house and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Of course, spending time in the sun means you need to protect yourself against seasonal concerns like insect bites, sunburns, and dehydration. But did you know that warmer […]
