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4 years ago

Do You Have to Replace Insulation if It Gets Wet?

If you live somewhere prone to storms and heavy rainfall, or one of the pipes in your home bursts, you need to think about wet insulation. In fact, you should have a plan for treating it before disaster strikes. Moisture can keep plants healthy and your skin from drying out….

4 years ago

How to Paint a Water-Damaged Ceiling

More than just an ugly stain, a ceiling damaged by water creates further problems for your home without proper care and repair. Only after ensuring the original issue has been fixed should you aim to restore your ceiling to its former color. This process may require information, preparation, and professional…

4 years ago

How To Use a Moisture Meter for Measuring Moisture Content

There are many different occasions in the home where a moisture meter can provide valuable data. Moisture meters can assess wood, concrete, paper, and drywall for water and dampness. Moisture meters, also known as moisture detectors, can check out the water levels in walls that may have been exposed to…

4 years ago

What is An Acceptable Percentage of Moisture For Drywall?

Drywall structures are designed to be dry but external factors sometimes mean that drywalls absorb water. There can be many reasons for drywall to become damp or have a higher than acceptable level of water content. Of course, a specific event like flood or storm damage compromises drywall integrity, but…

4 years ago

Why Does My Kitchen Sink Drain Keep Leaking? 7 Main Reasons

For homeowners, water in places it shouldn’t be is never a good sign. The sight of water constantly leaking from your kitchen sink drain raises an instant alarm—and for a good reason. Repairing or replacing fixtures in your home can be incredibly costly. But the longer you wait, the higher…

4 years ago

What Percentage Damp is Acceptable in Walls? A Basic Guide

Moisture can lead to a vast array of problems if too much enters your home. When excess moisture enters your walls, it can lead to costly structural damage. Moreover, too much dampness can cause respiratory issues for certain individuals. Luckily, there are ways you can fix walls that are too…

4 years ago

Does a Dehumidifier Get Rid of Damp? What To Know

Dampness is a deceptive villain when it comes to your home’s upkeep. Wood finishes, furnishings, and even drywall can deteriorate if left in damp conditions for long enough, leaving your home vulnerable to all sorts of issues such as rot and mold. Dampness can still wreak utter havoc on the…

4 years ago

How Do You Check for Moisture in Walls? A Step-by-Step Guide

Try as you might to avoid it; the fact of the matter is that moisture in homes is mainly unavoidable. The typical activities in most homes — such as running baths, boiling water on the stove, and even just the breathing of multiple individuals — tend to cause moisture even…

4 years ago

Do I Need to Replace Ceiling Drywall After a Leak?

We all hope that our homes avoid significant disasters, and major leaks behind a drywall ceiling top that list of things we’d like to avoid. First, there’s the issue of stopping the leak itself. Then, there are usually repairs to the ceiling. Insulation in the area usually needs to be…

4 years ago

How to Fix the Pipes Under the Kitchen Sink? A Quick Guide

While we’d all like to fix all of the problems that arise in our homes, sometimes things are better left to a professional. That said, there are still some common household challenges that are pretty simple fixes you can handle all on your own with a bit of know-how. One…