Keeping your basement dry is essential if you want to maintain a clean and healthy home. But how to keep your crawl space dry? Here are three tips on how to keep your crawl space moisture free, and three tips on what to do if your crawl space is already wet. If Your Crawl Space […]
Keeping your basement dry is an essential part of maintaining your home. No matter what other projects you may be doing, or even if you’re not doing any projects at all, you need to keep your basement dry. This is a top-priority because a dry basement is not just a question of comfort, is it […]
Water Damage and Your Health Over 98% of homes with basements will experience some type of water damage in their lifetime. Whether that water damage comes from a flash flood, leaky pipe, or leaving a window open in the rain, water damage can pose some serious health concerns. These health concerns come in the form […]
Many homes come equipped with crawl spaces. Though they can be beneficial when access to electrical wiring, ductwork, plumbing, or drain pipes is needed, they’re relatively easy to forget about. However, this out of sight, out of mind mentality can get you into a lot of trouble, especially if you’re neglecting to get your crawl […]
Nearly all homes experience water damage at one point or another. Within minutes, insurance claim costs can skyrocket and sensitive furniture can be damaged. After hours, fabric dyes spread and stain, wood furniture near the source is irreparably harmed, and unpleasant smells arise. If not addressed for more than a day, water damage can produce […]
As a homeowner, you have literally hundreds of responsibilities that you need to focus on and it can be quite daunting. Making sure there are plenty of groceries in the house is essential, as well as staying on top of household maintenance and repair needs. Not to mention all the bills you have to stay […]
More than 27 million homes have crawl spaces across the United States. That number is growing each year as between 15% and 20% of new homes that are constructed have crawl spaces inside. When it comes to properly maintaining your home’s crawl spaces, there are two essential things you need to focus on: crawl space […]
Few people enjoy the sticky, sweaty feeling of a hot and humid summer’s day. The added moisture in the outdoor atmosphere feels like a heavy blanket of heat that makes going about your daily activities rather unpleasant. While everyone knows the irritation of humid weather, fewer people realize that the air inside your home can […]
At some level, we all love the approach of spring. The promise of warmer weather and longer daylight hours tends to pull us out of the winter doldrums. Unfortunately, for much of the United States, spring months also bring an impressive amount of rain. In many regions, flooding is common as snow melts and the […]
In the basement waterproofing industry, waterproofers and other experts use a variety of terms that can be confusing to the inexperienced ear. Though you may know what a sump pump is or how mold removal works, other terms tend to be a bit trickier simply because of their similarities. Three terms that homeowners and other […]
