Signs Your Crawl Space Needs Moisture Barriers
Crawl spaces play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of your home. Unfortunately, they are often overlooked and prone to moisture-related issues, potentially incurring significant damage over time. In this article, let’s walk through the signs that indicate your property may need crawl space moisture barriers. Visible Standing Water Whether caused by exterior […]
Sump Pump Maintenance: When To Replace a Sump Pump
When it comes to keeping your home safe from flooding and water damage, a sump pump plays a crucial role. However, like any mechanical device, sump pumps have a lifespan and may need to be replaced at some point. In this article, we will discuss the signs that indicate when it’s time for sump pump […]
Dehumidifier vs. Humidifier – When Do You Need Them?
The humidity level in your home can highly influence your health, often much more than we usually realize. Research published by the Environmental Health Perspective Journal also explains how a level of moisture outside of the ideal bracket of 35 – 50% can cause adverse effects on our physical and mental well-being. Indeed, it can […]
How to Keep Your Crawl Space Dry
Millions of homes are made with crawl spaces and most homeowners never even think about them. The crawl space is a small area beneath the home where plumbing pipes and sometimes electrical wires and other infrastructure is run. This gives people access to these pipes and infrastructure, making problems easier to repair. But if you […]
How To Upgrade Your Basement in A Few Easy Ways
The basement is a space that often goes underutilized. There are a few ways you can give your basement a makeover, however. So, if you have ever been curious as to how you can maintain and renovate your basement without much work at all, continue reading. Turn it into the fun and cozy space you’ve […]
What are Signs of a Wet Crawl Space?
As a homeowner, you have many responsibilities and things within the home that you need to keep up on. Having a wet crawl space can pose many hazards, both to your home and to your health. Speak with a professional who is well-versed in basement waterproofing to help get you started on the right track. […]
Tips for Keeping Your Basement Dry
Wet basements can pose a serious threat to homeowners. Although your basement may be visibly wet after a flooding, it could also be holding moisture where you cannot see. The hidden dangers of basement flooding can be just as damaging as the flooding itself. If you do not have a moisture barrier or a means […]
Putting Off Fixing Your Crawlspace? Here’s Why You Should Do It ASAP
Nearly all homes experience water damage at one point or another. Within minutes, insurance claim costs can skyrocket and sensitive furniture can be damaged. After hours, fabric dyes spread and stain, wood furniture near the source is irreparably harmed, and unpleasant smells arise. If not addressed for more than a day, water damage can produce […]
How to Keep Your Basement Dry: 3 Great Tips
As a homeowner, you have literally hundreds of responsibilities that you need to focus on and it can be quite daunting. Making sure there are plenty of groceries in the house is essential, as well as staying on top of household maintenance and repair needs. Not to mention all the bills you have to stay […]
Improving Your Home With Crawl Space Insulation and Encapsulation
More than 27 million homes have crawl spaces across the United States. That number is growing each year as between 15% and 20% of new homes that are constructed have crawl spaces inside. When it comes to properly maintaining your home’s crawl spaces, there are two essential things you need to focus on: crawl space […]
