Your home is arguably one of the most important investments you’ll make in your life, and your home foundation is one of the most critical pieces. Just like any piece of your home, foundations require regular maintenance and inspections to… Read More
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Protecting Your Home with a Sump Pump
Your whole home rests on your basement! The walls and structural support beams in your basement really do support the rest of your home. So it would help if you did everything you could to protect the integrity of your… Read More
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Tips for Preventing Water Damage in Your Basement
Water damage can be one of the biggest headaches for homeowners. Not only can a pool of water in the basement ruin your things, but it can also lead to pests, mold or mildew growth, and substantial damage to your… Read More
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How to Deal With Basement Humidity
When it comes to your basement, excess moisture comes from humidity. In fact, basements are usually the most humid areas throughout the entire home. Since the basement is typically the one with the least amount of openings, it becomes increasingly… Read More
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Common Causes of Mold in the Home
When it comes to your home, there are some key things to consider when avoiding mold from ever developing in your humble abode. In fact, mold is a common issue among homeowners, but there are some key ways you can… Read More
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How Melting Snow Leads to Wet Basements
When most homeowners think of flooding, they usually associate it with a massive rainstorm. But, rain isn’t the only type of precipitation that can lead to flooding in your home. In fact, floods can occur even in some of the… Read More
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Locating the Source of Musty Basement Smells
As soon as you walk into your home, do you experience a pungent smell? If so, it might be a result of a musty basement. In fact, a damp, moldy smell can actually be a sign that there is something… Read More
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What Causes Foundation Cracks?
The foundation is perhaps the most important part of your home. Sure the roof over your head and the walls that shield you do a lot of work, but without the foundation, it all comes crashing down. Unfortunately, all of… Read More
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Signs of a Leaky Basement
Many of the homes in our area have basements. Basements offer great space to use for any number of things. You could finish it and have additional living space, or even an apartment that you can rent out. Or you… Read More
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4 Tips for Keeping Your Basement Warm This Winter
We want our homes to be warm and comfortable in the winter. Homeowners tend to give their house a quick inspection before winter arrives to ensure they are prepared for the cold temperatures. We inspect our homes from top to… Read More