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East VS. West – Damage Caused to Your Home
San Diego, California, is a beautiful place to own a home. We have perfect weather year round and you just can’t get much better than that. The down side would be with the sun shining for most of the year, our homes take a beating. Sunlight is the major cause of...
Choosing the Right San Diego Decking Contractor
Choosing the Right San Diego Decking Contractor A contractor can be a great asset for your wood damage repairs as long as they specialize in wood damage repairs like Best Rate Repair and Termite. Before you hire just anyone, you will want to make sure they are...
Inspect Your San Diego Home for Moisture Damage
How to Inspect Your San Diego Home for Moisture Damage Believe it or not we San Diegans have to worry about moisture damage to our homes. Sometimes moisture damage is quite evident, and can be easily spotted by the untrained eye. On the other hand it can also be a...
Which Termites Cause More Damage to Your San Diego Home?
Which Termites Cause More Damage to Your San Diego Home? Most homeowners in San Diego assume all termites are the same – annoying pests that like to chew through their homes. The truth is that termites are an important part of the natural ecosystem. They are nature’s...
How Termites Damage Your Home from the Inside Out
Termites are perfectly fine when they help recycle dead tree stumps and branches in the forest. In fact, they are better than fine. Their eating habits help clear out dead trees so that new ones can grow in their place, and their waste fertilizes the soil. The problem...
Which Termites Are Actually Destroying Your Home?
If you close your eyes and image a termite in your mind, chances are you are thinking of one specific caste of termite – the worker termite. That’s because worker termites make up the vast majority of any termite colony. They are in charge of building and repairing...
September Swarming Season for Drywood Termites Is Here
San Diego is blessed with year-round gorgeous weather. Unfortunately some blessings also have a downside. San Diego’s temperate weather also makes it an inviting home for three different termite species: subterranean, drywood, and dampwood termites. Each different...
Why should Wood Repairs be Completed Prior to a Fumigation
Have you ever heard about a fumigator falling through the roof as they were putting the tarp on for a fumigation? Weak and unstable roof sheathing can cause a fumigator to fall through the roof and cause serious injury. This is one reason it is a good idea to have...
How Wood Rot Could be Silently Damaging Your Home During the June Gloom Season
Water is one of your home’s greatest enemies. As we move into the “June Gloom” season, which often brings higher levels of humidity, it’s important to recognize where water could be sneaking into your home. In past articles, we’ve discussed how water can collect on...
How to Clean, Seal, and Stain Your Wood Deck for Summer
Summer is coming, which means your BBQ grill will probably be working hard on the weekends, and your deck will see plenty of foot traffic. Is your deck looking a little dull and bleached? It’s probably time for a good clean and a reapplication of a sealer. Cleaning...
May Is Deck Safety Month – Is Your Deck at Risk of a Collapse?
A well-built deck should be a fun and enjoyable part of your home; a place to host family barbeques, curl up with a good book on a cool morning, or watch the sun set in the evening. Unfortunately, even though your deck feels sturdy under your feet, it may not be as...
How to Find Wood Rot in Your Home
What do your window sills, patio, and front door have in common? They may all be made out of wood. In fact, wood is probably a primary component throughout your entire house, and all of this wood is vulnerable to wood rot. Wood rot is dangerous, not only because it...
Five Roof Defects That Could Cause Wood Rot This El Nino Season
Here in San Diego we are smack dab in the middle of one of the most intense El Nino storm seasons in our weather history. Surely you’ve noticed the now common pitter-patter of rainfall on your roof at night or how often you have to flick on your windshield wipers when...
How to Protect the Exterior of Your House From Wood Rot During This Crazy El Nino Season
The normally chipper weathermen and women on the local San Diego news channels have been banging the drums of war for the last few months. “El Nino is coming!” they’ve cried. And so it has come, drenching San Diego in buckets of rainfall that doesn’t show any sign of...
In San Diego, Your Deck’s Resale Value Could Be 100% of Cost
The primary reason most people invest in a home remodel project is simply to improve the quality of their home life. Who wouldn’t appreciate a larger kitchen, a new walk-in closet, or beautiful granite countertops instead of Formica? However, in the back of every...
Property Management – Why Developing a Scope of Work is Critical for Property Improvements.
You want to refurbish your property as soon as possible so that you can bring in new tenants or keep your home owner’s association happy. As much as you might wish to click your heels together and have all the work done, this is a long and detailed process that could...
Don’t Let a Contractor Re-Roof Without a Termite Inspection First
No roof lasts forever. If you’ve started to experience leaks, noticed weak shingles or tiles, or need to strengthen your roof for solar panel placement, it might be time to call a contractor. You have two options. The contractor can either re-roof over your existing...
Main Matchup: Wood Patio Covers versus Aluminum Patio Covers
Here in San Diego, our summers can get hot, which is why a nice patio cover can be so nice. Not only does it add beauty (and value!) to your home, it also gives you cooling shade so you can spend time outside without burning up. When the time is right to add a patio...
Yes, It Is Possible To Overload Your Deck
Every year dozens of decks collapse across the United States causing minor and serious injuries. In almost all cases of deck collapse, overload is a factor. A well-made deck is built to hold a significant amount of weight, but every structure has its limits. It’s...
Preparing the Perfect Father’s Day BBQ on Your Deck
No one can replace your father. He filled your childhood with care, strength, and good advice that helped you become the person you are today. He worked hard to support his family and provided you with a role model for living your own life and raising your own family....
