Going green with your home renovation project is one way to benefit the environment while saving you money. And believe it or not, it’s possible to make your home more energy-efficient and eco-friendly without spending a fortune on flashy, high-tech materials. Here...

3 Signs That Spring Mold Is Threatening Your Home Spring is a special time in the Hudson Valley. While flowers begin to bloom, leaves begin to bud, and the weather starts to get warmer, many people are focused on outdoor projects and planning family vacations. While...

Mold and mildew growth is a more common household problem than most people think. Unfortunately, failing to detect and remedy a mold issue fast enough can lead to serious and even life-threatening illnesses in families and pets. Breathing in mold and mildew spores in...

When a disaster hits, it can feel like nothing is going right for you and that you’ve lost everything.  It doesn’t matter what type of disaster as the aftermath of water, smoke, or fire can all leave your home looking horrible.  You may find that your floors, w...

Why Mold Allergy Symptoms Are Worse in Fall For most people, changing seasons and fall foliage bring smiles of joy. For allergy sufferers, they can bring sneezing, itching, and upper respiratory problems. Just when ragweed season draws to an end, leaves start to fall...

Peak Construction would like to extend a very warm welcome to our guest contributor Don Swanerbury, our very own Operations Manager. With 43 years of service as a volunteer fire fighter, he currently holds the position as a safety officer and safety instructor. He al...

It's almost summer in New York, and the flowers have bloomed, and we are we are experiencing more than normal rain showers. Make sure all of the precipitation doesn’t cause property damage. If it does, don’t panic – Peak Construction is here to help. Clean You...

Oh No! There’s Already an Ice Dam! There’s a good chance that you’re reading this because you have an ice dam. At this point, there’s not much you can do with it or the buildup of water behind it. As long as there’s no signs of a leak in your soffits, atti...

September is “National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month”, established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The goal of Mold Awareness Month is to educate home and business owners about the adverse economic and health-related effects of ind...

Often, mold problems can stem from water damage, and just compound a homeowner’s troubles.  Mold is one of those problems that can cause a real headache (literal and figural) for homeowners as it cannot be ignored.  Mold can cause health problems, and should be...