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Is My Bathroom Properly Ventilated?

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Bathrooms are a very important room in the house. Most of us like to spend a good amount of time there, so it’s wise to have a check of the ventilation system to make sure that it’s functioning properly, thus improving your bathroom experience. If you’re not sure if your ventilation system is working properly,…

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Should I Carpet My Bathroom?

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Carpet in a home can feel comfortable and cozy, and can look very appealing, but is it a good idea to have it everywhere? What about the bathroom for example? A carpeted bathroom can seem appealing as it is a lot warmer underfoot, especially when it gets very cold here in New York State. It…

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Could There Be Mold In My Carpet?

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Mold is a most undesirable thing to deal with in a home. It can cause upper respiratory problems, as well as other health conditions such as skin problems, so naturally, we want to do our best to prevent its growth. One area where mold can grow is in the carpet. Here are some things to…

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Carpenter ants or termites?

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We are continuing the pest theme this month, and while not very pleasant to think about, one of the most damaging threats that could exist for your home, especially structurally, are pests and insects. Some insects work silently however, and escape your notice until they’ve already caused a lot of damage to the structure of…

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Bed Bugs….An unhappy reality

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From Your Trusted Lafayette Home Inspection Company In recent years Bed Bugs, have become an epidemic, and our area is no exception. They’re hard to see, love to travel, and not so easy to eliminate, so what do we know about these pesky invaders, and what can we do about them? Although bed bugs are…

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Should I Install Anti-Scald Valves?

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We have all experienced that annoying burst of hot or freezing water in the shower when someone else in the house turns on a faucet or flushes a toilet. While for many of us, it simply requires a quick maneuver out of the way of the flowing water, for others, such as the elderly or…

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