About 42% of standalone houses have basements. Basements are great rooms to store items, protect its occupants from tornadoes and twisters and for extra space. While many of us have negative assumptions about basements (thanks to horror movies), they are a wonderful addition to any home. Basement walls tend to look bland, boring and even … Read more
About 14,000 Americans experience water damage every day either at home or at work. Any building that has water damage is susceptible to floor, wall and roof damage as well as mold and mildew. All of these issues make it impossible or dangerous for you to reside in these places. To avoid water damage to … Read more
Is your fireplace old and outdated? Do you have some extra free time on your hands due to the pandemic? Why not use this time to redo your fireplace? Giving your fireplace a facelift will not only enhance the room but your entire living space. Check out these tips for renovating your fireplace and learn how … Read more
Having a damp basement on your hands causes a multitude of issues. From mold and mildew to rotted wood and structural damage, keeping your basement dry is essential to the health of your home. While most builders attempt to waterproof basements during construction, water still seeps into basements through cracks and crevices. Depending on the … Read more
The first signs of wear on your basement wall is an unsettling discovery. Caused by soil expansion, your concrete walls may slowly bow, lean and eventually collapse from the buildup of hydrostatic pressure. The risk of foundational damage and water seepage has serious consequences on the livability of the house and the integrity of your … Read more
Your chimney is an essential part of the structure of your home. Houses are customarily built around the soundness of the chimney. A damaged chimney can cause a weakening of the entire building. Your chimney should stand as an attractive, stabilizing force. Chimneys have traditionally been fortified with brick or natural stone. However, a lot … Read more
As colder weather approaches, your fireplace will be used more often than ever. To prevent excess smoke in your home from your fireplace, there are many factors to consider. Excess smoke can cause respiratory problems and home damage if not dealt with properly. Smoke can also increase the fire hazard risk. Here are the reasons … Read more
As fall approaches, you may be excited to don sweaters, scarves and boots again as you enjoy the crisp cool air and hear the crunch of leaves beneath your feet. Ending a cool evening with a warm and cozy fire is an ideal move. Before you plan on having fires during the colder months, first … Read more
Your chimney protects your home. It requires yearly upkeep, so you can protect it, too, by preventing serious water damage. However, with so many options for waterproofing material on the market, it’s all too easy to make the wrong selection. Some waterproofing materials can damage your chimney just as much as the water it prevents … Read more
Home inspections are an exhaustive task where an inspector goes over everything with a fine-toothed comb. No inspection report is perfect, but you should address issues that might cause hesitation from potential buyers. Doing so means selling your home can be quicker and for more money. A few hundred dollars’ worth of investment in repairs … Read more