If you’re like most of us, you probably have set some big goals for 2014. In fact, many Canadians use the potential that comes with a fresh calendar to quit smoking, get into shape, or take the next big step in their careers. But, one New Year’s resolution that most Calgary homeowners don’t make –
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If you have had a quick look through our website and the accompanying blog posts, you probably already realize how important it is to have mold removed from your home once it’s present. The longer it stays, the more it spreads, and the bigger risk it poses to your health. But, some Calgary homeowners are afraid of the
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As often happens in up-and-coming areas, lots of people are purchasing real estate in Calgary with the intention of demolishing the existing home and building a new structure on the lot. That can be a great idea, allowing you to build your dream home while raising the value of your investment at the same time. One thing to
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For a long time, builders and homeowners didn’t realize the dangers that asbestos represented to our health, much less that thousands of cancer cases would be traced back to the material. Now, we often face a similar problem – people know asbestos is dangerous, but they don’t really understand just how common it is. That’s
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When it comes to cold weather problems, most Calgary homeowners aren’t that worried about mold and asbestos. But, as years of experience have taught us, they often should be. Here is why: When snow and ice build up on top of your roof, one of two things can happen. In the first case, it could
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Recently, I went out to assess a client’s home and saw something that I hadn’t witnessed in decades of work with Calgary mold removal. The woman in question had noticed a strange smell around her house, and suspected that she had mold growing. After a quick look, I was fairly certain I could trace the
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Now that the cooler temperatures are here with us, we are seeing an increase in need for Calgary mold removal. Why is that, given that mold comes from moisture in the home and the fall and winter months usually bring more dry air? The short answer has to do with the fact that, once temperatures
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How sure are you that you don’t have any asbestos in your home, causing serious health risks for you and your loved ones? Unfortunately, lots of homeowners and property managers assume they have nothing to worry about when they could be surrounded by asbestos, potentially breathing it in and out each day. To understand how
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Over the past few years, I’ve noticed that a surprisingly high number of my Calgary mold removal clients have lived in homes that were relatively new. Since mold forms from moisture – often in the form of leaky pipes and roofing – it makes more sense to see mold issues in older homes, not more
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Almost everyone knows that asbestos, which was once common in building and insulation materials, poses a significant health risk. In fact, even though asbestos was banned in North America late in the 1970s, there are still ongoing legal cases and health studies around its effects that continue today. One effect that Calgary homeowners and business
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