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How do you use your basement? Is it a finished living space or a just a place to store some of your belongings? No matter how you use it one thing is…
In the winter, we tend to give our homes a good onceover, making sure everything is weather-tight and ready to withstand whatever the colder months…
So, you’ve noticed a crack in your basement wall, or maybe in your foundation itself. Should you be worried? Some cracks are merely cosmetic, and…
Have you noticed cracks in your foundation? This is not an uncommon occurrence. Is it serious? That’s hard to know. Some foundation cracks are not…
The holidays are here again! It’s time to put up the tree, string the lights, and decorate the front porch, living room, and… basement? Sure! Why…
Does your basement have a distinctive smell? Many basements do. It’s a musty, wet smell, like a wet sock or a wet dog. Sometimes, it can smell…
Whether they’re single, newly married, a family man, or even retired, most guys like having a space within their home they can escape to for some…
Crawl spaces give convenient access to heaters, air conditioners, electrical wiring, ductwork, plumbing and drainpipes. Other than that, how much…
Summer is upon us, and it’s already a scorcher. With all that heat comes humidity, and your basement is one of the places in your home most…
Mold is a critical part of the earth’s recycling process. It breaks down organic materials and speeds up the decomposition process, making room for…
When you’re out in the world, you’re exposed to all sorts of air pollution, from auto emissions to factory smokestacks to fumes from whatever…
No matter how you use your basement, it’s important to keep it dry. No one wants a wet basement, and water in the basement can damage your…
It’s easy for homeowners to assume that the foundation of their house is indestructible. How could it be otherwise? A foundation is usually a thick…
After a heavy rain, you might not be surprised to find water in your crawlspace. And even if it hasn’t been raining, it might not seem like a big…
How much thought do you give to your crawl space? If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think about it very much. Waterproofing your…
Does your home have mold? Even if you’re not aware of it, there’s probably mold somewhere in your house. Mold is parasitic, microscopic fungi…
Foundation repair is a major event, but it may be necessary to correct issues that could threaten the structural integrity of your entire house.…
Fall is here, winter will be upon us before you know it, and it’s time to think about weather-proofing your home. If you’ve got a basement,…
Steps to Successfully Winterize Your Home
Winter is on the way. Are you prepared? Getting ready for colder temperatures is about more than unpacking…
Windows that are below ground level can be problematic. Without window wells, they can decay quickly while also allowing water into your basement.…
If there’s a bad smell in your crawl space, you probably don’t really want to investigate further to determine the source. Unfortunately, an odor…
As summer approaches, you may long to escape the heat by retreating downstairs to the cool basement. Unfortunately, moisture problems are incredibly…
Every home starts with a foundation. This slab of concrete is critical to the structural integrity of your entire house. When it develops a problem,…
April showers may bring May flowers, but the heavy rains of spring can also bring water into your basement. It’s a common problem, especially when…
Each year, when the snow melts, it turns to water and begins to drain. Sometimes, a rapid thaw can result in standing water in yards, because the…