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No matter how you use your basement, it’s important to keep it dry. No one wants a wet basement, and water in the basement can damage your…
It’s easy for homeowners to assume that the foundation of their house is indestructible. How could it be otherwise? A foundation is usually a thick…
After a heavy rain, you might not be surprised to find water in your crawlspace. And even if it hasn’t been raining, it might not seem like a big…
How much thought do you give to your crawl space? If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think about it very much. Waterproofing your…
Does your home have mold? Even if you’re not aware of it, there’s probably mold somewhere in your house. Mold is parasitic, microscopic fungi…
Foundation repair is a major event, but it may be necessary to correct issues that could threaten the structural integrity of your entire house.…
Fall is here, winter will be upon us before you know it, and it’s time to think about weather-proofing your home. If you’ve got a basement,…
Steps to Successfully Winterize Your Home
Winter is on the way. Are you prepared? Getting ready for colder temperatures is about more than unpacking…
Windows that are below ground level can be problematic. Without window wells, they can decay quickly while also allowing water into your basement.…
If there’s a bad smell in your crawl space, you probably don’t really want to investigate further to determine the source. Unfortunately, an odor…
As summer approaches, you may long to escape the heat by retreating downstairs to the cool basement. Unfortunately, moisture problems are incredibly…
Every home starts with a foundation. This slab of concrete is critical to the structural integrity of your entire house. When it develops a problem,…
April showers may bring May flowers, but the heavy rains of spring can also bring water into your basement. It’s a common problem, especially when…
Each year, when the snow melts, it turns to water and begins to drain. Sometimes, a rapid thaw can result in standing water in yards, because the…
Your crawl space may be out of sight, out of mind, but the moisture level there can affect the air quality and structural integrity of the rest of…
If you’re remodeling your basement, you’ve probably been told that egress windows must be part of your plan. These windows have to be large…
Do you have basement space that you’re not using? That may be a mistake. Converting your basement into usable space increases the value of your…
Cold temperatures and heavy snowfall are common in Maryland. When the weather warms up between storms, the melting snow has to go somewhere. All too…
Of all your home’s structural components, none is more important than the foundation. Damage here can put stress on the rest of the house,…
Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or just want to make sure your home is in good condition, a home inspection is an invaluable tool.…
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think much about your home’s air quality. You keep a fairly clean house, change your air…
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t give your foundation much thought. You may make every effort to keep up with your home’s…
If you’re like most homeowners, the very thought of mold in your house makes you shudder. Mold is problematic in many ways, not least because it…
A flooded basement is one of the worst nightmares of any homeowner. When the basement floods, the water can ruin furniture, give mold a comfortable…
How’s the air quality in your home? Often, we concern ourselves with air pollution in our cities but think nothing of the air pollution that occurs…