
Author
David Bengio
Co-founder and Partner, Master Attic LLC
Co-founder of Master Attic LLC, with more than 25 years of hands-on work in attics and crawl spaces across New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
About David
David Bengio is a co-founder and partner of Master Attic LLC. He brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience to every project, all of it in attic and crawl space work. Before founding Master Attic, David worked in the field himself: installing insulation, sealing air gaps, removing contaminated materials and performing rodent exclusions. That ground-level experience across thousands of attics and crawl spaces in New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware shapes every standard and process Master Attic works by today.
David specializes in the full attic and crawl space lifecycle: new insulation installation, blown-in and batt insulation removal, air sealing, radiant barriers, baffle vents, crawl space encapsulation, moisture barrier installation, and rodent proofing against mice, raccoons, squirrels and bats. Unlike general contractors who treat attics as an afterthought, Master Attic focuses entirely on the spaces above and below your living area, which makes David and his team some of the most experienced attic and crawl space specialists in the tri-state region.
After more than two decades of seeing what goes wrong in attics and crawl spaces, David writes to help homeowners understand what is happening in these overlooked spaces and how to fix it right the first time. That covers improper insulation that leads to ice dams, rodent infestations that start at unsealed soffits, and crawl spaces that rot from uncontrolled moisture.
Articles Written By David Bengio
113 articles on attic and crawl space care, sorted by topic.
Rodents & Wildlife
- Which Rodent Do I Have In The Attic? - Identifying Rodent Droppings
- When Are ‘Attic Pests’ Most Active?
- How To Get Rid Of Chipmunks In The Attic?
- How To Get Rid Of Rats In The Attic, FAST!
- Why Do I Hear Something Moving In My Attic?
- What To Place In Attic For Rodent Removal?
- Why Do Animals Like Attics?
- What Do Bats Do During the Winter?
- Attic and Crawlspace Winter Rodent Proofing Tips For New Jersey Homes
- Attic Pest Control Tips for the Colder Months
- Is Hantavirus Contagious?
- Five Reasons Summer is the Season for Pests In Your Home
- Do Bats Come Back to the Same Place Every Night?
- Will Mice Leave Attics in the Summer?
- What Do You Do About Mice in Your Attic?
- Can I Ignore Mice in the Attic?
- What Do You Do If You Have a Bat in a Commercial Building?
- Do All Mice Carry Hantavirus?
- The Top 3 Common Attic Pests You Need to Watch for During the Winter
- How Can You Tell What Animal Is in Your Attic?
- What Does a Squirrel Infestation Look Like?
- How Mice Are Getting Into Your Attic and How To Stop Them
- How Do You Get Flying Squirrels Out of Your Attic?
- How Attic Pest Removal Can Save You Money This Winter
- Can Pest Infestations Impact a Home Sale?
- Why Do Squirrels Keep Coming Back in My Attic?
- What Are the Signs of a Bat Problem in Your Attic?
- Why Pest Removal in the Fall Is Important
- Can Bats Cause Damage to Your Attic?
- What To Do About Squirrels in Your Attic
- How to Remove Rodents in Your Pennsylvania Attic
- Why Do Raccoons Keep Coming Back in My Attic?
- 5 Reasons Why Rodents In The Attic Are Bad and How to Remove Them
- New Jersey's Rodent Problems: What You Need to Know
- How to Trap a Raccoon in the Attic
- Signs You Have Squirrels in Your Attic
- 5 Signs of a Mouse Infestation In Your Attic
- The Do's and Don'ts of Squirrel and Chipmunk Removal
- How Much Does it Cost to Have Raccoons Removed?
- 10 Warning Signs That Your Attic or Crawlspace is Infested with Rodents
- Attic Rodent Removal: Why You Should Leave It to the Professionals
- Rodent-Proofing Vs. Exterminator
- 5 Tips On How To Get Rid Of Raccoons In Your Attic
- 10 Steps On How To Rodent Proof Your Attic
- How to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Attic?
Crawlspace Services
- How Moisture in Your Crawlspace is Costing You Money
- Common Crawl Space Nightmares and How To Avoid Them
- Wet Crawl Space Insulation: Everything You Should Know
- Crawl Space Insulation For Homes In Central New Jersey
- Crawl Space Insulation: Expert Advice and Tips
- How to Optimize Your Crawl Space Temperature in New Jersey
- 6 Benefits of Proper Crawl Space Insulation
- How Much Energy Will Insulating a Crawl Space Save in New Jersey?
- Which Is Better: Crawl Space Encapsulation or a Vapor Barrier?
- What is Crawl Space Encapsulation?
- Everything You Need to Know About Crawl Space Cleaning and Decontamination
- 7 SIGNS YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR CRAWL SPACE CLEANED
- WHEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE YOUR ATTIC AND CRAWLSPACE INSULATION?
Attic Cleaning
- How To Clean & Sanitize The Attic Space!
- Five Tips For Tackling Your Attic Spring Cleaning
- Is Springtime the Best for Attic Cleanouts?
- A Homeowner’s Guide to Attic Maintenance
- What is Professional Attic Cleaning in New Jersey?
- How Often Should You Clean Up Your Attic?
- How Much Does Attic Cleaning Cost?
- 6 Benefits of Attic Cleanup and Decontamination
Attic Insulation
- Signs Summer Heat Damaged The Attic
- Will New Attic Insulation Save Me Money?
- Can You DIY Attic Insulation in the Fall?
- Attic Insulation Tax Credits To Know in 2026
- Best Attic Insulation for East Coast Homes
- Why Attic Air Sealing is Important
- Best Cold Weather Insulation Tips
- Top Five Benefits of Insulating Attics in New Jersey
- Is Wet Insulation Bad?
- Does Adding More Insulation to Attics Help Keep Them Cool?
- How Attic Insulation Affects Your Cooling Bills (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
- How Do You Fix an Air Leak in the Attic?
- What Is Fiberglass Insulation?
- Does Commercial Attic Insulation Need to Be Replaced?
- How Do You Know If You Have Old Attic Insulation?
- Three Signs Your Attic Insulation Needs Replacement Before Winter Hits
- Winter-Proof Your Home - Why Attic Insulation is a Must for the Cold Season
- Attic Insulation Benefits During the Winter Season
- Why Attic Air Gap Sealing Is Essential for Winter: Boost Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
- Does Damaged Attic Insulation Need to Be Replaced?
- How Attic Insulation Benefits Your Roof
- What Part Of a House Should You Insulate First?
- How Does Insulation Work in the Summer?: A Complete Guide
- How Often Should You Replace Your Attic Insulation?
- 7 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Attic Insulation Replaced For The Summer
- How To Remove Attic Insulation Efficiently
- Common Attic Insulation Mistakes and How the Experts Fix Them
- Maximizing Energy Efficiency: How Attic Insulation Experts Can Help
- Hot or Not? Determining If Your Attic Insulation Needs an Upgrade
- Insulating for All Seasons: The Year-Round Benefits of Attic Insulation
- Common Misconceptions: Debunking Attic Insulation Myths
- 5 Reasons to Hire a Professional for Attic Insulation Removal
- 5 Common Types of Attic Insulation: Which One Is Right for You?
- Benefits of Removing Old Insulation in The Attic
- How to Remove Blown-In Insulation
- What is a Radiant Barrier?
- 5 Benefits of Air Sealing Your Attic
- What Are Baffles in the Attic?
- Can Attic Insulation Help With Your Home’s AC Efficiency?
- Attic Insulation In 2026
- Why Remove Old Attic Insulation?
Energy & Seasonal
- Why is My House Losing Heat Through the Attic?
- 10 Winter Energy Bill Hacks for Pennsylvania Homes
- What Causes Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them (NJ Homeowner’s Guide)
- How To Prepare Your Attic for Winter: Essential Tips
- How to Cool a Hot Attic During the Summer?
- The New Jersey Home Energy Tax Credit: A Guide for Homeowners and Renters
