What Your Allergies May Be Telling You About Your Home

It's no coincidence that you're sneezing, sniffling, or suffering from headaches.  A common assumption many people have, especially moving into the fall season, is that these symptoms are the result of allergies.  However, these symptoms could be caused by a bigger problem in your home.

Remember last summer?  Last summer was very dry as the Midwest experienced an extended drought.  However, this past spring brought plenty of rain our way.  Then, in June, Greater St. Louis was hit with memorable flash floods and interstate closures.  Several inches of rain fell in a short period of time.

When was the last time you peeked into your crawl space or stepped foot in your musty basement?  A basement that got wet in the spring and has been humid throughout the summer is likely to be a moldy basement in the fall.  A crawl space that has endured spring rains and humid summers is a prime candidate for mold problems.

The source of your sneezing, sniffling, and headaches could very well be right under your nose (and your feet).

Check your crawl space. Look in your basement.  Musty smells don't have to be the norm.  Woods Basement Systems' team of basement and crawl space experts can provide you with a thorough inspection and free estimate in Illinois and Missouri to repair your wet basement or crawl space. Meeting with one of our experts is the first step to having a dry space below your home.