In Maryland, humidity might not sound like a big deal. We handle humidity all the time, especially in the summer. At times, it feels like we’re walking through soup! You also probably notice a difference in your breathing when seasons… Read More
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Preventative Care for Your Basement
Taking care of your basement, especially during the summer months in Maryland, can be quite the ordeal. Basement flooding is a huge problem, especially after summer downpours, and a flooded basement can ruin an entire weekend trip or weeks of… Read More
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Basement Water Damage 101
Summer in Maryland means summer storms. Unfortunately for many homeowners, summer storms mean summer basement flooding. Even more unfortunately, for many homeowners summer basement flooding means summer basement water damage! If you are dealing with the aftermath of basement flooding… Read More
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The Dangers of Black Mold
Last week, we looked at some of the most important signs that your new home may have some flooding and basement waterproofing problems. When it comes to even the most basic of inspections, mildew and mold should alway be two… Read More
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Telltale Signs of Water Damage for New Homeowners
Summer is often a time when many family begin looking for a new home. With the beautiful warm weather finally around the corner, the housing market is often in full swing. If you’re doing some shopping around on the housing… Read More
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Mold Testing 101
Over the last few weeks, we stressed the importance of keeping an eye on mold accumulation in your basement. Your health and the health of your friends and family depend on it. If you are unsure whether or not your… Read More
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How to Prevent Summer Water Damage
From the flash floods to the hot summer waves, summer is always one of the most exciting seasons to say. In the middle of all the varying weather and the rain, our house is the least place we would want… Read More
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Summer is the Best Time for Basement Waterproofing
If you have a basement water problem, the time to tackle it is right now! Summer storms in Maryland are notorious for flooding basements and water damage. If your basement isn’t currently waterproofed, summer is the best time to get… Read More
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Is Residential Grading an Option for Me?
Now that springtime is upon us and the floods that supposedly lead to May flowers are here, it’s time to think about drainage. If your yard has so many puddles of water you feel like you don’t need to open… Read More
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How Important is a Battery Back-Up System for My Home?
You would be surprised just how many people use their basement merely for storage. It’s usually a goal for a homeowner to someday remodel their home’s lowest level and create an office, family area, or “man-cave” just for entertaining purposes…. Read More