It starts with something simple.A drip under the kitchen sink. A soft spot behind the fridge. A little water at the base of the water heater. You wipe it up and promise yourself you will deal with it later. The problem is that water never waits. That “small drip” can quietly soak into cabinets, drywall, […]
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You find the perfect house. The offer is accepted. The home inspection is scheduled. Everyone is already picturing where the furniture will go. Then something unexpected shows up.Suspected mold. A musty crawl space. Maybe even possible asbestos or a radon reading that no one anticipated. In the Augusta and Aiken markets, environmental problems are one
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Your home office is where you get things done. The door is closed, the laptop is open, the coffee is nearby, and you are in the zone. But if you are working from home in Augusta, Aiken, or anywhere in the CSRA, there is a good chance your home office is also the stale, stuffy,
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You keep asking yourself the same two questions:What are the signs of mold in the house?andHow can I tell if I really have mold in my home? Maybe there is a faint musty smell in one room. Maybe your child keeps coughing at night. Maybe there is a stain on the ceiling that never quite
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It is out of sight and out of mind until there is a problem. Your attic may seem dry and inert, but it is one of the most common locations for hidden mold growth in homes across the Augusta and CSRA region. Because most homeowners inspect their attic infrequently, mold colonies often have weeks or
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A dehumidifier running in your living room and showing 48 percent relative humidity can create confidence that indoor moisture is under control. That confidence is often misplaced. The reading reflects conditions in the air immediately around the unit. It says nothing about what is happening inside the crawl space below, the wall cavity behind the
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Augusta and the CSRA are full of pre-1940s homes with wide porches, original hardwoods, and the kind of architectural character that newer construction rarely matches. But those same homes were built before modern safety regulations existed. Asbestos was a standard construction material, moisture barriers were not required, and ventilation standards were decades away from being
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Storms in the Southeast aren’t just a spring concern—they’re a way of life. But too many homeowners don’t think about water damage until it’s already soaked into walls, floors, and insulation. By then, you’re not just dealing with moisture… you’re dealing with mold. The good news? You still have time to protect your home before
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There’s something about spring that makes you want to open the windows, wipe down every surface, and refresh your space. But there’s one mistake many people make during spring cleaning—and it can have long-term effects on your health and home. Scrubbing visible mold isn’t the same as getting rid of it.In fact, trying to clean
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In Augusta and the CSRA, HVAC systems run for most of the year. Cooling begins in April and often does not stop until October. Heating fills the gap. That near-continuous operation, combined with the region’s humidity, creates ideal conditions for mold growth inside ductwork, drain pans, and air handler components — where the mold stays
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