Nashville and Murfreesboro TN When the weather turns colder, using your fireplace to keep your home warm can make for comfort during the chilly season without adding to your energy bill. Wood fires provide an old-fashioned charm and a pleasant, smoky smell but, by bringing firewood into your home, you run the risk of opening your home to some unpleasant …
Why Should I worry about Water in my Crawl Space
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN A crawl space is a 2-3 foot tall earthen-based area under a house between the ground floor and first floor. It is only big enough to be accessed by a person crawling into it. The crawl space gives you access to the plumbing, electrical wiring, and heating and cooling systems of your house if …
Three Reasons to Get a Termite Inspection
Nashville and Murfreesboro TN The word “termites” is a dreaded word for all home or business owners. We see them as a destroyer of home, and we almost have a phobia about these tiny creatures as if they were the Plague in the Middle Ages. Even though we dread what termites can do, most of us believe that we are …
What to do about an Ant Invasion
Nashville and Murfreesboro TN Are you noticing more ants than usual this time of year? Whether in your home or business, ants can be more than just a nuisance. Here at Ameri Care Services, we receive many calls daily about ants invading homes and business of Middle Tennessee. While ants typically aren’t much to worry about, sometimes they can become …
Why is the Paint Peeling on my Basement Walls
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Are you noticing peeling paint in your basement or cellar? There are a few reasons why this may be happening—most of them are a simple fix, but a couple could be serious. Your Nashville waterproofing experts at Ameri Care Services want to educate you on the causes for peeling paint in the basement, and …
Why Year-Round Termite Control is Necessary for Nashville Residents
Nashville and Murfreesboro TN If you own a home in the Nashville area, it is essential that you understand the threat of termites. Here in Music City, we have the most threatening termite – the subterranean termite, which costs people across the U.S. billions of dollars in damages each year. This particular type of termite, however, is a threat to …
Why Hiring a Professional Pest Control Company is Smart
Nashville and Murfreesboro TN Anyone that has seen, heard, or smelled a pest in the house has had that horrible feeling of “what to do next.” We all wonder if we can just deal with it ourselves or hire professionals. Pests are harmful to us mentally, physically, and economically. We all want to handle problems ourselves, but sometimes we need …
What should I do about Moisture in my Crawlspace
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN If your home is built with a crawlspace under it instead of a basement, it is important that the area remains dry. Excess moisture underneath your home can lead to an overgrowth of mold and mildew that eventually makes its way up inside your home. Not to mention, homes continually breathe as the air …
Rain Brings more Termites
Nashville and Murfreesboro TN Termites do billions of dollars of property damage per year. Homeowners need to stay vigilant against these pests, especially when it rains. Why? Where there’s moisture, there are termites. You may not have known it, but these destructive wood-eating pests love wet conditions and rainy weather. During times of significant rain, termites can create a damp, …
Tips to Prepare for Mosquito Season
Nashville and Murfreesboro TN The official start of summer is in full swing. Late nights outside, enjoying time with family and friends while relaxing or barbecuing can be fun times until the mosquitos start pestering you and your guests. This summer, your Middle Tennessee pest control experts at Ameri Care Services have some tips to help you prepare for mosquito …
5 Tips to Controlling Moisture in your Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Spring is here, and with it comes lots, and lots of rain for us in Middle Tennessee. While the beautiful April showers bring us May flowers, it may bring you something you don’t want – moisture in your basement. Your moisture control specialist in Nashville at Ameri Care Services would like to share with …
Health Risks of Mold
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Mold is no joke. It can be toxic to your health, and exacerbate existing health conditions such as lung diseases and weakened immune systems. Mold is all around us, although household mold poses significant health risks. If you live in an area of America where the humidity stays above 55 percent, then you are …