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11/02/2026

💨 Same vents. Big difference! 👀

Out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind,especially when it comes to your home's air ducts!

Take a look at these before-and-after photos from a recent residential HVAC duct cleaning by Team Baxter.

Over time, dust, dirt, and debris can build up inside your ductwork. And since your HVAC system circulates air throughout your home, it's worth knowing what's hiding in there.

🏠 When was the last time you had your air ducts inspected?

A little attention to what's behind your vents can go a long way toward keeping your HVAC system clean.

Breathe the difference with Baxter!
📞 717-263-7341

10/30/2026

⚡ Baxter Safety Do's & Don'ts: A SHOCKING Chain of Events! 😂

Another safety meeting. Another creative challenge. And this time, things get a little… electrifying! ⚡🎬

In our latest Team Baxter safety video, Greg accidentally spills water near a work area with an exposed electrical wire. 💦

Along comes Brandon, unaware of the hazard and without the proper protective equipment.

ZAP! ⚡

Then Emily and Darlene spot Brandon in trouble and rush over to help.

Their hearts are in the right place… but their safety instincts could use a little work. 😂

ZAP! ZAP! ⚡⚡

What started as one hazard quickly turned into a chain reaction!

The team may have had some fun acting this one out, but the safety lesson is serious:

✅ DO stay alert to hazards like standing water and exposed electrical wires.

✅ DO use appropriate protective equipment and follow electrical safety procedures.

❌ DON'T approach or touch someone who may still be in contact with an energized electrical source.

❌ DON'T rush into a dangerous situation without first making sure it's safe.

The biggest takeaway? You can't help someone else if you become the next person who needs help.

A big round of applause for Greg, Brandon, Emily, and Darlene for bringing this safety lesson to life (with a few laughs along the way)! 👏

At Baxter Environmental Group, we believe safety training sticks when our team gets involved, works together, and has a little fun learning.

Watch the video and tell us: Who deserves the Oscar for Best Dramatic Electrocution? 🏆😂

10/28/2026

🏠 Before the new kitchen comes the work you don't see.

When you picture a kitchen renovation, you probably imagine new cabinets, countertops, flooring, and that exciting final reveal.

But sometimes, before any of that can happen, there's something much more important to address.

Asbestos.

Our Baxter Environmental Group team is currently working on a residential kitchen project involving asbestos removal, and we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look.

📸 The BEFORE photo shows the kitchen before the work began.

📸 The DURING photo shows something you don't often get to see: the controlled work area involved in professional asbestos abatement.

Why all the precautions?

Because when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed, microscopic fibers can become airborne. Those fibers are hazardous when inhaled, which is why asbestos removal requires specialized procedures and trained professionals.

This isn't ordinary demolition. It's a process designed to control exposure and prevent contamination from spreading.

And while this kitchen isn't finished yet, the work happening now is an important part of preparing the space for what's next.

Sometimes the most important part of a renovation isn't what you add.

It's what you properly remove first.

Planning to renovate an older home? Before disturbing materials that may contain asbestos, have them professionally evaluated.

Before you renovate, start with Baxter.
📞 717-263-7341

10/26/2026

🏠 Your HVAC system moves air throughout your home. But what's moving with it?

Most of us don't give our air vents a second thought.

We adjust the thermostat, feel the air coming through the registers, and go about our day.

But what happens when you notice mold growing on those grates? 👀

That's exactly the concern at a recent residential project Baxter Environmental Group was called to address.

The homeowner had mold on the HVAC grates, and mold was also found within the HVAC system.

Here's why that matters.

Your heating and cooling system circulates air throughout your home. When moisture and microbial growth are present in the system, they deserve attention—not just a quick wipe of the vent cover.

Our Baxter team was brought in to address the HVAC contamination and duct-cleaning concerns.

💨 Because the air moving through your home is worth paying attention to.

If you're noticing suspicious growth around your vents, musty odors when your system runs, or signs of moisture near your ductwork, it may be time for a professional inspection.

Don't just look at the vent. Look at the system.

Have an HVAC or indoor air quality concern? Start with Baxter.
📞 717-263-7341

10/23/2026

👷 Safety First. Creativity Second. And Lucy? She's just here for the treats. 🐾😂

At last week's Baxter Environmental Group, Inc. safety meeting, Jocelyne Melton-Bercaw decided to switch things up!

Instead of simply talking about safety, she challenged the team to break into groups and create interactive videos that tell an important job-site safety story.

Enter Cole, Chris, Terry… and our faithful shop dog, Lucy! 🎬

Their mission? Show why wearing a hard hat and staying aware of your surroundings matters on the job.

Cole's up on a ladder working on a gutter when Chris comes strolling by. Cole gives him a friendly warning about falling debris, but Chris isn't exactly convinced he needs to worry. Meanwhile, Terry makes an appearance sporting his hard hat, and Lucy joins the action, too! 🐶

Will Chris take Cole's advice? You'll have to watch to find out! 👀

All laughs aside, the message is an important one: Safety isn't just about looking out for yourself. It's about looking out for each other.

We love seeing our team get creative, work together, and make safety training something everyone can participate in.

Great job, Cole, Chris, Terry, and Lucy! 👏❤️

10/21/2026

📚 Out of sight doesn't mean out of concern.

When you think of a public library, you picture books, learning, and a place where the community comes together.

You probably don't picture mold growing in a quiet, rarely used area of the building.

But that's exactly the kind of situation our team recently addressed.

At this public library, humidity-related conditions contributed to mold growth in a lower-traffic area.

And here's what we appreciate about this project:

The people responsible for the building didn't ignore the problem just because it wasn't in a busy public space.

They understood that mold and moisture concerns can affect more than the immediate area. Under the right conditions, mold spores and contaminated dust can spread to other parts of a building.

So they took action.

Our team was brought in to address the affected area, helping the library take an important step toward maintaining a healthier building environment.

💧 Here's a good reminder for any property owner: Keep an eye on indoor humidity. Baxter encourages extra attention when relative humidity approaches 50%, especially in areas prone to moisture.

Because caring for a building means paying attention to the spaces people don't always see.

See the signs? Start with Baxter.
📞 717-263-7341

10/19/2026

Those old pipes might be hiding more than you think. 👀

Ever wonder why so many older buildings have thick, wrapped insulation around their heating pipes?

For years, asbestos-containing materials were used for this purpose because asbestos is highly resistant to heat.

But there's a catch.

As that insulation ages, deteriorates, or gets disturbed, it can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air.

That's where Baxter Environmental Group comes in.

On a recent project, our crew removed asbestos-containing insulation from pipes, including material around elbows and fittings.

And this isn't a job where you simply pull off the old insulation and call it a day.

Our trained crew establishes protective containment, wears appropriate protective equipment, carefully removes the affected materials, and bags them for proper asbestos waste disposal.

Then comes another critical step: HEPA vacuuming and thorough cleaning of the work area to address residual dust and debris.

Because with asbestos, what you can't see matters just as much as what you can.

🏠 Have an older home or building with deteriorating pipe insulation?

Don't pull it off, scrape it, or disturb it yourself. Have the material evaluated by qualified professionals.

Before you disturb it. Know what's there.

Call Baxter
📞 717-263-7341

10/16/2026

🏡 A brand-new home. Not even finished. And already dealing with mold.

When you think about mold, you probably picture an old basement, a leaky roof, or a damp crawlspace.

But what about a house that's still being built?

On a recent new-construction project, some of the wood had been exposed to the elements during the building process. Moisture created conditions for mold to grow on the boards before the new homeowner had even moved in.

And here's where this story really matters.
The future homeowner is highly sensitive to mold.

The affected wood could have been covered up as construction continued. But hiding the problem wouldn't have addressed it, and could have created bigger concerns down the road.

Instead, the issue was addressed before the walls were closed in. Baxter Environmental Group came in to clean and encapsulate the affected wood.

📸 Take a look at the before-and-after photos. You can see the visible growth on the wood before treatment and the white encapsulating coating applied afterward.
Because sometimes the most important work on a new home is the work you'll never see once it's finished.

A new home should come with peace of mind, not hidden concerns.

Building, buying, or renovating? If you have concerns about mold or moisture, start with Baxter.
📞 717-263-7341
🌐 https://baxtergroupinc.com/mold/

10/14/2026

What happens when a basement gets so damp that mold starts growing on the walls? 🔎

Take a look at these photos from a recent Baxter Environmental Group project.

At first glance, this basement might have looked like any other older finished basement. Wood paneling, a familiar living space, and a moisture problem that had developed over time.

But a closer look revealed something homeowners never want to find.
Visible mold-like growth was spreading across the paneling.
And this wasn't something that could simply be wiped away.

When moisture allows mold to grow on porous materials like wood paneling, the growth can extend into the material itself. Surface cleaning alone may not be enough to address the contamination.

For this project, Baxter's team removed the affected paneling rather than attempting to clean and leave it in place.

The photos show the transformation:
🔎 BEFORE: Visible growth across the basement paneling.
🛠️ DURING: Removal of the affected materials.
🏠 AFTER: A cleared space, with the damaged paneling removed.
But there's another important part of the story.

Removing mold-affected materials addresses the contamination. Identifying and correcting the moisture problem helps keep it from coming back.

If your basement smells musty, feels persistently damp, or shows signs of suspicious growth, don't wait for it to spread.

See the signs? Start with Baxter.
📞 717-263-7341
🌐 https://baxtergroupinc.com/mold/

10/12/2026

8 years. Countless moving parts. One very special team member. ❤️

Today we're celebrating Emily Houck's 8-year anniversary with Baxter Environmental Group! 🎉

As our Director of Operations, Emily is one of those people who helps keep everything moving behind the scenes.

From supporting our field crews to keeping projects and people connected, she plays an important role in making sure Team Baxter can do what we do best.

But after eight years, it's about so much more than the work.

It's about the relationships built, the challenges overcome, the memories made, and all the moments in between.

At Baxter, we believe our people are what make this company special. And Emily has been an important part of that story for eight wonderful years.

Emily, thank you for everything you bring to our team. We're grateful for your dedication, your leadership, and the difference you make every day.

Here's to eight years of being a valued member of the Baxter family and to many more memories ahead! 🥂

Happy 8-Year Anniversary, Emily! ❤️

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Chambersburg, PA
17201

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