Basement Rust Basement rust is the product of a humid environment. It is one of the first signs that there is a water problem within your basement. However, many homeowners ignore this sign until it has caused serious damage to pipes, ducts and metal beams in the basement. Rust doesn’t occur immediately. It is occurs […]

Affordable Basement Flooding Solutions If there is one activity homeowners dread, it has to be basement flooding. As much as you fear even stepping down there, maintaining this space in tip top conditions will have a great impact on your indoors. Grave Dangers of a Basement Flooding The Basement Health Association (BHA) for instance, says that […]

When many homeowners are looking for extra living space, they often turn to the basement. It’s the perfect solution, because it turns that space into something useful and needed. However, many people make the mistake of taking on a basement finishing project before completing an important step: waterproofing. Imagine you’ve finally completed your basement finishing project […]

What would you do when faced with a crack in your foundation wall? Would you ignore it, attempt to repair it on your own, or seek the services of a foundation expert? While seeking the assistance of a professional is vital for foundation repair, so is gaining knowledge on your foundation and repairs. It is […]

House Foundation Cracks and Other Signs the House You’re Buying Is Structurally Defective Are you in the market for a house? Buying a house is not a small investment, whether you’re a prospective homeowner or an investor. The fact that there are many options available makes it even harder to determine which would be a […]

Are you plagued by basement mold? If you want to get rid of basement mold once and for all, it’s important for you to know and understand the mold triangle. The mold triangle consists of three sides: moisture, warmth and food. Each side of the triangle is vital in the elimination and prevention of mold. […]

Mold can be found in a variety of areas. For instance,  Mold is used to improve the texture of the wine. Penicillin, the antibiotic, was derived from mold. However, heavy exposure to mold, in its basic form, can cause harm to your health. Following are some of the most common types of mold. Alternaria Alternaria […]

Modern construction is shifting towards the use of poured concrete for the foundations of residential houses. However, some homeowners still prefer concrete block foundations or cinder blocks as they are commonly known. These types of foundations are common where the transportation of concrete still poses a problem. Although concrete block foundations have the same strength as […]

The Do-it-yourself culture is taking every industry by storm. Many people like to try and do things on their own and avoid the cost of hiring a professional. However, not all jobs can be done without the proper training and experience. Mold testing and remediation is one such job. There are many homeowners who turn […]

Do you have bowing basement walls? The culprit could be closer than you think. You simply have to look up. Your gutters could be causing your basement woes. How gutters affect basement walls Gutters are those long channels that run on the lower edge of the roof. These channels are designed to capture and guide […]