Keeping Risks Under Wraps: The Importance of Asbestos Testing in the Workplace
With asbestos regulations put in place, it may be easy to overlook its role as a well-known health hazard used in construction materials throughout the 20th century. However, the reality is that asbestos has not been entirely banned in the United States, leaving the potential for exposure both in the home and in the workplace that could lead to lung...
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When You’ve Got That Sinking Feeling: All About Mold In your Garbage Disposal
When you’re peering down your sink drain with a flashlight and grimacing at the mildewy sight and smell of your garbage disposal, you know you probably have a problem. After all, no matter how often you prevent dishes from piling up in the sink or how often you spray the surface down with a household cleaner, that doesn’t guarantee that...
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The Risk of Renovation: Why You Might Need Asbestos Testing
You’re picking out tile patterns for the bathroom because you’ve finally saved up enough money to remodel. Maybe you envision tearing down one of the walls to add more space or changing up the cabinets for a more modern look because, after all, what’s the harm in some light renovating before inviting house guests over for dinner, right? But wait...
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When Rain Comes Knocking On Your Door: 3 Common Questions About Entryway Water Damage
As we march steadily back into the hot and humid season of summer, we Floridians know it’s time to begin preparing for the annual onslaught of tropical systems. What’s more, this year we may need to prepare even earlier than usual. According to the Weather Channel, “the past six [hurricane] seasons have each gotten off to an early start,” and...
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Don’t Duck Away From Your Responsibilities: Air Quality & Your Air Ducts
Oftentimes, it’s the elements that are right in front of our eyes that garner the most attention. From dirty dishes to mold on your ceiling vents or water spots on the walls, what you can see is, simply put, what you usually tackle first. So, at what point do you look inward (well, deeper inside of your property, that is)?...
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