{"id":3059,"date":"2021-10-12T20:34:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T20:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/?p=3059"},"modified":"2024-07-15T18:28:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T18:28:55","slug":"3-hidden-household-issues-to-fix-asap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/3-hidden-household-issues-to-fix-asap\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Hidden Household Issues to Fix ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone wants to live in a beautiful, safe, and healthy home each day. However, there might be some household dangers lurking across your property that you might be unaware of until they become a problem, which you must not ignore. We share three hidden household issues to fix ASAP if you want to keep your family safe and protect your property\u2019s value, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 Hidden Household Issues to Fix ASAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Mold and Dry Rot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many homes across the United States can develop mold, especially in the south due to its damper climates. Mold isn\u2019t only unsightly, but it can damage your property\u2019s structural integrity, lower its value, and cause respiratory issues for inhabitants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mold and mildew are caused by a moist, damp environment, which could be due to a roof leak, condensation build-up, high interior humidity, flooding, or moisture from household appliances, such as a kettle, tumble dryer, or stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, attics and roof spaces are prone to condensation, as excess moisture travels to the top of your home and settles on the surface. The condensation build-up can then lead to black spot mold, dry rot, or wet rot. Yet, lap vents reduce condensation and protect your property from excess moisture and, in turn, mold and rot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dangers of mold are very real<\/a> so be proactive. If you see any signs, bring in a professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Termite Infestation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Termites are one of the most common hidden household issues problems for homeowners across Kentucky. They are active from Louisville and Paducah to Richmond and Lexington. The subterranean termite is the most active in the state and can unknowingly damage people\u2019s homes. While there have been occasions when people have experienced an infestation of dry wood termites, they aren\u2019t common in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Termites tend to swarm on a warm day following rainfall, and they can even strike during winter in a heated building. The subterranean termite swarm often occurs during daylight from February to May. Prevention is always better than a cure when it comes to termites, which is why you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n