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link to Black Mold in Basement: Is it Dangerous & How to Remove it

Black Mold in Basement: Is it Dangerous & How to Remove it

As you head down to your basement you smell a strange, earthy odor that you hadn’t noticed in the past. You take a quick look around and discover a black, fuzzy substance growing on the wall, or...

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Electrical Panel Smells Like Fish

A “fishy” odour smell that is coming from your electrical panel is one smell that you do not want to ignore. Often the homeowner will try linking this fishy smell to plumbing, or an HVAC system...

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4 Common Reasons Why Water Heater is Making a Hissing Noise

There are four main reasons why your water heater could be making a hissing sound, and those are: High water temperatureBuild-up of sedimentsLeaks or fractures in the tankCondensation Most of...

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What Does Radon Gas Smell Like – Radon Gas In Houses

According to the EPA website, radon gas is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer-related deaths in the United States every year. Radon is invisible, odorless, and tasteless, making it...

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How to Identify & Repair Concrete Cracks – DIY For Beginners

Concrete basement floors are prone to cracking; in fact, concrete floors will eventually crack; it's only a matter of when. If you take into account things like earthquakes, flooding, the shifting...

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link to DIY – How To Fix a Crack In Your Homes Foundation Yourself

DIY – How To Fix a Crack In Your Homes Foundation Yourself

Over time the foundation on your home will slowly begin to show signs of aging, the same way that we do when we get older. From the weight of the home sitting on it to the changing weather each...

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Hi, I’m Mike. My family and I moved into a new home back in 2012. The house was about 30 years old and seemed to be in good shape. As a homeowner, I began to learn quickly that things fall apart. As a do-it-yourselfer, I try to tackle the problems on my own and share with you what I have learned.

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