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
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
If you have a basement in your house, then you know the convenience that comes with having all of that extra square footage. Whether it is an area for living, recreation or storage, a basement provides homeowners with extra space that can be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, with that extra space … Read more
As you might imagine, we’ve seen basements in every stage of flooding — from a tiny leak to an unpleasantly surprising indoor swimming pool. We also meet a lot of folks who worry about the possibility of water damage to their home and possessions. They have a lot of questions and aren’t sure what they … Read more
If you’ve struggled with a leaking basement, then you know how frustrating it can be. What you might not know is what causes the leaking in the first place. After all, the builders didn’t make a house with the intention of letting water into the basement, did they? Probably not. While some older homes with … Read more
Old man winter likes to play tricks on us — hitting us with freezing temperatures and tons of snow one week, and then more mild weather the next. While we tend to enjoy these brief reprieves from the bitter cold, these warm spells have another effect as well. They melt snow resulting in basement leaks. … Read more
You’d think it would be easy to determine if you’ve got a leak in your basement. Sometimes it is — when you see standing water, you know you’ve got a problem! It’s not always so simple though. Leaks aren’t always easy to spot. Sometimes you have to act like a basement detective to figure out … Read more
As the holidays approach, you’ve probably already put some thought into gifts for your loved ones. Children, spouses, parents, friends, and family alike — you have the perfect gift in mind for all of them. Tis better to give than receive, but there’s one recipient that you might have neglected. Your home. Where you hang … Read more
You already know that you want to keep your basement dry — leaks and moisture can lead to cosmetic and structural damage, as well as hazardous mold. If you suspect that you have water leaking into your basement, it’s better to take care of it quickly by waterproofing. The longer you wait, the more costly … Read more