How to Improve Attic Insulation with Air Sealing Here is a short video from Ben to discuss the benefits of air sealing in an attic space. Taking the time to air seal in addition to adding attic insulation can greatly improve the efficiency of your… Read More »Air Sealing: Making Attic Insulation Better
How Air Duct Cleaning Makes Breathing Easier Air duct cleaning is a high priority for ALL our jobs! Clean air is an essential requirement for all human beings. That’s the reason why we have proper venting systems to allow air in and out of buildings… Read More »Air Duct Cleaning: How to Breathe Easier
Roof problems are common occurrences that develop with time for different reasons. It is one of the most difficult parts of your house or commercial property to fix yourself and often requires a Milwaukee Commercial Roofing specialist to deal with them. For many people who… Read More »Roof Repairs & Inspection: Prevent Mold Damage
The Faulty Nature of Premium Gutters Premium gutters are a common item on the luxury homes we service in the Kansas City metro area. We have noticed a common trend with many premium gutters. Especially some of the more luxurious “minimalist” designs. For example, we… Read More »When Premium Gutters Are a Facade of Beauty
Insulating your home is an important item to review each fall to ensure your home is operating at the most optimal efficiency. Most of us think improving the efficiency of our home is expensive. However, often it’s the least expensive insulating options missing that yield… Read More »5 Tips for Insulating Your Home this Fall
Rodent infestations have been on a recent incline as winter approaches rodents are beginning to look for a cozy, warm home to ride out the winter….many times in your attic. We have had a recent influx of calls from customers dealing with rodent infestation problems… Read More »Dealing with a Rodent Infestation in the Attic
Rodent decontamination is a messy process! Those little “varmints” can create a lot of damage in a short amount of time. At Fresh Start, we have dealt with our fair share of rodent problems! We have found significant rodent contamination and carnage especially in wall… Read More »Step-by-Step Guide to Decon Rodents from Attic
Summer is Still a Time for Mold: HVAC Condensation In this video, Ben Fetzer will discuss the most common summertime cause of mold, HVAC condensation. Also, he speaks about plugged condensation lines. In addition, to plugged lines, we see a common occurrence of mold on… Read More »Summer Mold from HVAC Condensation Line
Water and mold damage is never a fun topic and most assume that water and mold damage only occurs in dilapidated homes. However, in regions like the Kansas City metro area, we see water and mold damage in all types homes, including high-end luxury homes… Read More »Severe Water & Mold Damage in Luxury Home
The worst nightmare for anyone and their dream home is discovering new house mold problems. Many times people buy a new house so they have don’t have to worry about problems. Knowing they have the assurance of a warranty. Unfortunately, all too often we are… Read More »New House Mold Mess: Dreams Into Nightmares
This is a video of the main level of a 6,000 Sq. foot high-end home that had significant visible mold in the basement. We knew we had a hidden mold in the main level, due to water damage from a broken pipe on the 2nd… Read More »Looking for Hidden Mold – A Real Life Example
Stucco is porous and retains moisture. Hence, it becomes a breeding ground for mold. Stucco siding is a material that is made from cement, water, and lime. It is applied in three coats on top of a lath base. It is used to provide a durable… Read More »Stucco Siding Causes Water & Mold Damage
By reading this it’s apparent you are looking for ways to improve air conditioner efficiency. When it’s summer, everyone needs to be having their air conditioner in the best condition, with a helpful page like valleyservice.net that can provide air conditioning assistance with a tune-up… Read More »3 Ways to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency
We see a large number of Overland Park homes with mold on cathedral ceilings. Condensation is the primary cause. Most often, it is due to the lack of insulation in the ceiling. The lack of insulation causes warm and cold air to meet and create… Read More »Condensation Causes Mold on Cathedral Ceilings
4 Practical Steps to Properly Maintain Your HVAC System It is crucially important to maintain your home’s HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) units. Otherwise, negligence and low-maintenance can lead to serious consequences. Undoubtedly, household heating, cooling, and ventilation systems are the essential components of any… Read More »4 Steps to Maintain Your HVAC System?
Green Mold in Attic Storage Space Green mold in attic storage is a nightmare for any homeowner. We all use our attics to throw things we don’t want to deal with or only use once a year. With attics being rarely accessed, it makes it a… Read More »Green Mold Hidden in Attic
Toxic Mold Grows from Moisture The number one fact we must remember is that toxic mold grows from moisture. Before starting off with any form of mold remediation, it is crucially important to figure out the common places for moisture in your home. How do… Read More »7 Unusual Places Toxic Mold Grows
Rethinking the Pros & Cons to Concrete Roofs The discovery of mold in your home is a serious health problem for your family and visitors. Concrete roofs are prone to mold growth. Once you discover mold in your home, the problem has been compounding over… Read More »Concrete Roofs Cause Water & Mold Damage
The Benefits of Insulating Basement and Crawl Spaces Adequately insulating basement and crawl spaces are the keys to keeping your feet toasty this winter. Insulating basements and crawl spaces can help warm your feet because the air passes through the crawl spaces and effects the temperature of… Read More »Insulating Basement and Crawl Spaces
The Primary Causes of Temperature Imbalances Temperature imbalances and differences between the floors of homes is quite a common and frustrating problem. The notion that the upper level of the house is hot during summers and cold during winters. Compared to the lower level is… Read More »Temperature Imbalances between Floors of Home