Caring for a 1980s colonial in Countryside
Building in Countryside began in 1981, and many of its homes are two-story colonials with a basement. Nearby Sugarland Run has homes from the 1970s and 1980s. Houses this age need attention in a few set places, and the basement is the big one. It stays cool and a bit damp in summer, so dust, cobwebs and a musty smell gather along the window wells and in the corners. Wood stair rails and floors show worn spots where the finish has thinned, and they want a damp cloth, not a wet one. Older bathroom fans move less air, which lets mildew start on caulk and on the ceiling over the shower. Run a dehumidifier downstairs from June to September and empty it often. Then have your team give the basement a full clean on a set schedule, not only when guests are coming.
