Mold is a potential environmental hazard that tenants should be concerned about. Tenants across the country have won multimillion-dollar lawsuits against landlords for significant health problems - such as rashes, chronic fatigue, nausea, cognitive losses, hemorrhaging, and asthma - that were allegedly caused by exposure to toxic molds in their buildings. When you suspect mold in your rental unit, learn to look for it and when you might be liable. Even better, take measures t

Home inspectors do not begin examining a roof with a flashlight in the attic, but rather on the ground outside the house with a pair of binoculars. These are not lazy or fearless people (if the latter is true, then they made a very bad career choice); they're looking for obvious signs of trouble, like missing shingles or holes made by animals, as well as standard red flags, like skylights and plumbing vents. They then check the attic for any signs of water and double-check al

Are you aware that during a hail storm more than just your vehicles are potentially vulnerable to damage and future repairs? When hail hits, it can damage the roof or cover of your home as well as other personal property. Although hailstorms can be destructive, the amount of damage can vary greatly. Following are some factors that affect the type and degree of damage that may be impacted by a hailstorm, as well as a guide on how to identify hail damage to different types of s

Over the last few decades, the construction industry has been chastised for contributing to the degrading environment with the use of non-recyclable materials, and potentially hazardous chemicals during construction. As a direct result, commercial painting, roofing, and construction companies are slowly devising effective solutions to curb the effects of climate change. A lot of work needs to be done, and this can be achieved, one business at a time. Existing and new business

Depending on the season, water collection in the home may not be a rarity. During the winter (and sometimes spring), the rains can cause extra moisture in the house, and if your roofing system doesn’t have a failsafe, full-proof water-resistant setup, you stand the risk of having water damage in the house. Water damage may stem from a number of underlying issues like broken pipes, damaged shingles, or a non-functioning gutter system. Whatever the case may be, it is important