Oct 13, 2015 | Basement Waterproofing, Gutters & Downspouts, Preventative Measures
Avoiding basement water damage is just one great reason why you should keep your gutters and downspouts clean in the fall. You may not realize that clogged gutters and downspouts often cause water to collect in basements. Keep Your Basement Safe and Dry Most people...
Sep 28, 2015 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Waterproofing, Internal Drainage System, Wet Basement
Most homes with basements will leak eventually, and this isn’t necessarily caused by poor construction or damage–most of the time it is caused by time and the forces of nature such as shifting concrete, settling dirt, and water seepage through windows....
Sep 22, 2015 | Basement Finishing, Basement Waterproofing, Landlords/Tenants, Preventative Measures, Wet Basement
An unfinished basement can seem like an easy project for homeowners to tackle on their own, but professionals warn that unexpected expenses and challenges lurk around every corner. Considering a DIY basement finishing project? Read on to be sure you’re ready for the...
Aug 25, 2015 | Basement Finishing, Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing
There is nothing worse than opening up a basement door and taking a handful of steps down the stairs, only to meet that familiar smell. The damp, musty, stale, earthy smell that tells you that you’re in a basement, but also tells you that you’re dealing with a serious...
Aug 17, 2015 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Waterproofing, Wet Basement
The last thing that you want to have to deal with as a homeowner is a basement that fills up with water every time it rains, or even one that is just “swimming” in moisture and humidity. Water is absolutely the most destructive force inside of a home (outside of fire,...
Jul 13, 2015 | Basement Finishing, Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing
If you’re the handy type, there are a lot of household tasks that can be handled on your own. You take pride in fixing problems on your own and upgrading your house piece by piece. No matter how handy you are, however, there are some problems where a DIY approach just...