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How can you tell if the outside walls have been insulated properly? On interior walls you can obviously see the insulation

It is difficult to verify or determine how much insulation is in the outside walls after they are enclosed.  Sometimes if you remove an outlet cover on an outside you may be able to see if insulation is present.  If … Continue reading

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I have been having problems with bats in my attic. The smell is horrible and the kids are afraid to go to sleep. Can you tell me how to get rid of them?

Bats are not easy to get rid of.  You need to let them get out of the attic and then seal the openings to keep them from getting out.  Make a flap like cover over the openings so the bats … Continue reading

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