You may not see it. You may not smell it.But inside your plumbing system, a hidden health threat could be growing—and it’s called Legionella. What Is Legionella? Legionella is a type of bacteria that thrives in warm water and can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially deadly form of pneumonia. People get sick by inhaling airborne […]
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When you don’t own the place you live, it’s easy to put off things like radon testing. After all, it’s not your property—so shouldn’t that be your landlord’s problem? It’s a fair question, but here’s the truth: radon exposure affects you, not just the building.And if your landlord hasn’t tested or won’t respond to your
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You’re settled in. You’ve decorated, met the neighbors, found your favorite takeout spot—and now your lease is almost up. Your landlord offers you a good renewal rate and you’re ready to stay another year. But before you sign anything… have you ever tested your apartment for radon? If the answer is no, now is the
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If you live on the second, third, or even tenth floor of your apartment building, you may assume you’re safe from radon exposure. After all, radon comes from the ground… so how could it possibly reach you? That assumption could be dangerous. The truth is, radon gas doesn’t stop at the ground floor. In fact,
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Why Older Buildings Deserve a Second Look If your office, warehouse, or commercial building was constructed before 1980, there’s a good chance it still contains asbestos-based insulation or materials. Once praised for its heat resistance and durability, asbestos was commonly used in insulation, ceiling tiles, and floor backing. The problem? Decades later, those same materials
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When the Office Smells Off, Pay Attention You walk into the office and something smells… off. Maybe it’s a faint musty odor when the HVAC kicks on or a corner that never quite feels dry. Many business owners chalk it up to humidity or an old building, but these are often the first clues of
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, until you notice a dark stain on your ceiling or a musty smell creeping in from the attic. During the holiday season, Georgia and South Carolina often experience heavy rain, strong winds, and falling leaves. That mix can lead to water intrusion in places you may not
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When Safety Isn’t Optional It’s easy to assume your commercial building is safe just because it looks clean and functional. But behind the walls or above ceiling tiles, invisible hazards like asbestos and mold could be putting your employees and your business at serious risk. In both Georgia and South Carolina, failing to identify or
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That cozy moment when you switch on the heat in late October or early November can turn sour fast if it comes with a strange, musty smell. You might be tempted to brush it off as “just dust” or an old house warming up. But in many cases, that odor is a warning sign—and ignoring
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When people think of winter prep, they usually focus on heating systems, pipes, and weather stripping. But there’s one area that gets overlooked until it becomes a major (and expensive) problem: your crawl space. In Augusta and the greater CSRA region, crawl spaces are common and often vulnerable. As temperatures drop and rain increases, so
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