Did you know that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that over the next decade, chances of getting a job as an HVAC installer or mechanic will be better than ever? To be specific, their statistics show the HVAC industry being able to offer over 15,000 new jobs in the next few years alone. These numbers may not seem like much, but in comparison to most industries, they’re far better than average! 

Good prospects aren’t the only reason that the HVAC industry is a good one to consider joining, either. In fact, we’ve listed eight more for you in today’s post.  Read More ›

Close your eyes. Take in a deep breath through your nose. Count to eight in your mind. Exhale. Felt good, right?

Breathing does feel good. It keeps us alive after all. It’s also one of those things that are easy to take for granted… until something causes you to have trouble with it. Pollen counts, for example, are especially high this time of year.  Read More ›

Hidden mold is any mold problem that isn’t in-your-face obvious. These sorts of issues typically occur behind, beneath, or within other areas in your home. Your hide-outs, your in-betweens, your we-have-a-hidden-room-behind-the-bookshelf moments. 

Just because mold is hidden, however, doesn’t mean it can’t be found. We’ll cover the signs of a hidden mold infestation, why it’s dangerous, and the best places to start looking if you think you have one in today’s post. Read More ›

The last six months or so have been a harrowing time for people worldwide due to the prevalence of Covid-19. Our communities, near and far, are consistently and continually doing their best to keep the individuals within as safe as possible. That said: available information is constantly changing and being updated. While there’s a lot of information available about the virus, it can be overwhelming to attempt to synthesize that information into useful action. Read More ›

Flood damage is no joke. The intergovernmental economic group, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, conducts international surveys on annual losses due to flood events and damage. Their latest report found these costs averaging approximately 40 billion U.S. dollars each year.

While we don’t get worldwide record-setting flooding levels in the Midwest, that doesn’t mean floods and flood damage aren’t still problems here. After all, it’s been a very wet June and July in the Twin Cities metro, with some storms dropping more than 6 inches of rain overnight. This rainfall increase has left many local homeowners facing flash flood watches and warnings, wondering what they’d need to do if their home flooded.  Read More ›