As the New Year begins and winter settles in, now is the perfect time to invest in interior updates that enhance comfort, organization, and everyday living. Handyman Connection in Silver Spring, MD, offers professional interior services—including remodeling, drywall repair, painting, and smart storage solutions—to help you start the year with a refreshed, more functional home. Winter provides a great opportunity to tackle projects you’ve been planning, while outdoor work is less practical.
Starting the New Year with intentional interior improvements makes your home more comfortable and enjoyable during the winter months and beyond. From brightening rooms with new paint to creating practical storage solutions that tame post-holiday clutter, Handyman Connection in Silver Spring helps you accomplish your home goals with dependable service and expert craftsmanship.
Home Repairs / July 8, 2021
If left unchecked, dry rot and wood rot can create lots of damage and consequences for your home. In areas prone to moisture such as windows, the basement, crawlspaces, and more can all build up moisture overtime. In this blog, learn how to look for, identify, and treat dry rot in your home.
Use a long-handled screwdriver and a flashlight to search areas susceptible to moisture in your home. If the wood can be punctured or penetrated by the screwdriver, is soft, has an odor, is discolored, is swollen, and more, these are signs of rot. It is recommended to check yearly before wintertime.
Start by drying out the area first. Find and fix the leak first or seal where the moisture is coming in from. Set up a fan and dehumidifier for a few days to make sure the wood is all dried out. Once dried, seal the area with borate or copper wood preservative. Check back in a few days and a few weeks later to make sure the seal holds and no new moisture seeps in.
You can prevent moisture build up by keeping a dehumidifier in the basement, installing an exhaust fan in the bathroom, and if you have a deck outside, wipe off any standing water after it rains.
With these tips, your home will be safe from the risks of rot and moisture. Check once a year and if you need any help with these tasks, reach out to local craftspeople to schedule estimates and at home consultations to get professional help.
Contact our team at Handyman Connection of Silver Spring for your home repair needs. Contact us or call (301) 215-3319 to schedule an estimate.
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