East coast residents are quite familiar with a variety of health problems that can be brought about by environmental allergens. This is usually most noticeable in the spring, summer, and fall, when higher than average spikes of pollen are in the air, but fall allergies can also be indicative of a sensitivity to leaf mold. This may further be the key to understanding other chronic health issues that may be related to the environment where you live. Continue reading →
With a national focus on preventive measures in healthcare, many people are taking the time to make sure that their daily practices and their environment contribute to overall wellness. This can include lifestyle changes that directly impact health, but it can also include keeping the home hygienic and safe, as this is also considered preventive action. Continue reading →
As the weather along the east coast begins to finally feel as though it has settled on staying summer, many people are also excited about spending time in the yard or working in the garden. However, this flurry of activity can also become the seed to something dark that begins to lurk in the home. Here are steps you need to take in guarding your home from these threats. Continue reading →
Just as every person has a unique style and personality, every home has its own quirks and features that make it special, particularly to the people who live there. One of the most individual things that we encounter at AA Action Waterproofing is home homes smell. Continue reading →
At AA Action Waterproofing, we have seen hundreds of factors that can contribute to basement flooding for Maryland residents. These can range vastly from outright floods that impact the entire coastal region and marshlands, to natural moisture collection that leads to standing water. Although many environmental factors may seem as though they are out of a person’s control, there are still actions that can be taken to prevent damages and lessen the impact on the home. Continue reading →
Finding ways to create more living spaces is a practice that east coast residents are highly familiar with. Large population densities, especially along the shore can lead to creative solutions for making family rooms, play rooms, or just quiet areas to pursue hobbies. In these situations, any space that has potential may be converted into a completely finished room, thus filling the need for more room to enjoy life. Continue reading →
Your basement shouldn’t be damp, period. It’s an extension of your home, and it should be cool, but dry. The same goes for crawlspaces, but both are often filled with moisture due to the wet weather that Maryland regularly receives. It’s important to keep a basement dry since failing to do so can lead to rot, mold, mildew, and other problems. But it’s not always easy to identify just what the issue is. Continue reading →
Maryland winters can be rough, with heavy snow and freezing temps. But the springtime is often even more taxing on a home, particularly on a basement’s walls. Foundation walls have to be able to shield against this moisture in order to prevent things like rot, mildew, mold, and more. Here at AA Action Waterproofing we believe that every time of year is worth considering basement waterproofing, but springtime is certainly one that deserves closer attention. Continue reading →
Regardless of the location of your home, you could be playing host to millions of unwelcome visitors within you walls. If you can smell a musty odor in your home or basement, then there is a high likelihood that mold or mildew has probably become an invisible guest in your dwelling. At AA Action Waterproofing, we often inspect homes that show no immediate signs of damage, but where the presence of fungus is still palpable. Continue reading →
Owning a home can represent a great future potential for any Maryland resident, although the path to this potential can also take a number of personal decisions. While having a property of one’s own is certainly an investment in the future, at AA Action Waterproofing, we have also found that residents also see the home as a sense of freedom, safety, and the ability to grow. Continue reading →