Fall may have just started, but it is still the perfect time to start thinking about how you’re going to prepare your home for winter. This is especially true if you have your sights set on any larger-scale pre-winter projects,… Read More
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What Causes Basement Leaks?
Basement leaks are incredibly hazardous — to your health as well as the structural integrity of your home. While you might not consider a leaky basement as something you’ll ever have to deal with — the experience is all too common among… Read More
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Signs of Water Damage in Your Home
As we look forward (mostly) to the approach of fall, it is good to remind ourselves that the season tends to bring on more than just pumpkins. Fall in our area often brings a lot of damp and rainy weather,… Read More
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The Importance of Crawl Space Inspections
When it comes to crawl spaces, the default prevailing sentiment seems to be “out of sight, out of mind.” However, there are significant risks to neglecting maintenance of this hidden-away area. Although it goes largely unseen and unsung, your crawl… Read More
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Tips for Combating Basement Humidity
In the DC Metro area, when it gets hot in the summer, it also gets humid! Not only does that mean moisture in the air outside, but when air comes inside your home and is cooled, it can increase relative… Read More
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How to Avoid Water Damage in Your Home
Many homeowners associate water damage with flooding or a pipe bursting where there is a large amount of standing water somewhere it’s not supposed to be. While this can happen unexpectedly, water damage can be caused by small leaks like… Read More
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Health Hazards Associated with Basement Leaks
Have you noticed any new basement leaks with the summer showers we’ve had in the last few weeks? Without proper basement waterproofing, water coming in through cracks in the foundation or improperly sealed windows may create the ideal breeding ground… Read More
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Signs Your Basement has a Moisture Problem
There are a few key signs to be aware of to avoid a disastrous moisture problem. Basements tend to attract more excess moisture than any other home area. Additionally, you might want to tackle any excess moisture issue immediately since… Read More
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The Importance of Maintaining Your Home’s Foundation
When a house is initially built, the foundation is the first thing that is considered — it’s literally what any house is built upon. It becomes imperative that a home’s structural foundation is built effectively and efficiently to ensure you… Read More
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What Causes Foundation Cracks?
Understandably so, noticing foundation cracks can cause a lot of stress. Upon seeing this, a homeowner’s first thought is that their house will fall apart. Secondly, they might think they’ll spend a lot of money trying to fix this issue…. Read More