Is your house making you sick? According to the Mayo Clinic, over 90% of chronic sinus infections are related to mold. Your crawl space can be the culprit. There is one good way of keeping your crawl space dry and mold-free. Crawl space encapsulation can take worries about mold growth off the table. A strong […]
The basement is a space that often goes underutilized. There are a few ways you can give your basement a makeover, however. So, if you have ever been curious as to how you can maintain and renovate your basement without much work at all, continue reading. Turn it into the fun and cozy space you’ve […]
As a homeowner, you have many responsibilities and things within the home that you need to keep up on. Having a wet crawl space can pose many hazards, both to your home and to your health. Speak with a professional who is well-versed in basement waterproofing to help get you started on the right track. […]
Wet basements can pose a serious threat to homeowners. Although your basement may be visibly wet after a flooding, it could also be holding moisture where you cannot see. The hidden dangers of basement flooding can be just as damaging as the flooding itself. If you do not have a moisture barrier or a means […]
Most people do not think much about their crawl space but if you have not have had crawl space waterproofing you should certainly be giving it some thought. The crawl space is the space under your home between the house and the slab foundation. A crawlspace can range from a foot high to three feet […]
Fall is officially here, which means now is the best possible time to get your basement and crawl space ready for the winter months. Once the snow falls, water can ease through floor cracks or openings in your pipes. And wall-vented crawl spaces can’t maintain relative humidity below 70%. That said, how can you successfully […]
Crawl spaces: a huge number of homes have them — about 27 million U.S. homes, to be precise — yet most people don’t really think about them. This makes sense given that there is not much which can be done with these cramped, remote parts of the house. However, if a crawl space is not […]
There are so many advantages of having a basement in your home. For one thing, a basement allows for lots of extra space, without the risks that can come with standard two-story buildings. In certain areas, whether you want a basement or not, you’ll probably have one; they tend to be a standard for two-story […]
Nearly 27 million people in the United States have a crawl space under their home, and many are unaware of the potential health hazards they pose. So far, this spring and summer have had record amounts of rain and flooding. People have had to evacuate their homes because of it; farmers have left their fields […]
If your home has a basement, chances are you’ll experience some kind of water damage at some point. Only 2% of houses with a basement will avoid the issue altogether, so it’s not a safe bet to make. The problem can be minimal at first, but over time can grow into more and more serious […]
