Tips and Tales

The lack of April showers has made many forget about the possible dangers of basement flooding. Why worry about your basement when you can spend the day in your garden or playing with your kids in the yard? What’s the point in worrying about flooding when there’s not a drop of rain in sight? Why?…

This year has been a whirlwind for the Baltimore/Washington metro area — literally. Recently, the area experienced both an earthquake and a hurricane, which resulted in some disastrous effects, including significant property damage. In fact, homeowners have taken the brunt of this very uncharacteristic weather. The unexpected earthquake left many homes with major foundation cracks,…

We’ve all heard the term “strong foundation”. Beyond its reference to actual structures, it’s used as a metaphor for various life concepts. No matter the meaning, a strong foundation represents stability. When it comes to your home, a strong foundation is vital to its safety and longevity. Without it, your home’s integrity can be greatly…

The weather is one thing none of us can control. When it wants to rain, it’s going to rain. And even if you’ve gotten yourself indoors where you’re safe and dry, that doesn’t mean every part of your home is protected. If your basement is leaking, it an affect everything from the safety of your…

As we witnessed recently with the tornadoes and horrific storms that plagued the south, weather has a mind of its own and can catch us off guard. We encountered this first-hand, as the storms that hit the Knoxville, TN area came very close to our offices there. Thankfully, our staff was safe and our building…

Revolutionary Patented Waterproofing Product Ends Basement Leaks In my last blog, I shared tips on how to choose a good waterproofing contractor. As I mentioned, if you don’t hire a company with expertise, you’ll be calling back again when heavy rain comes, and unless you have a lot of time on your hands, my guess…

If you’re facing a situation involving a wet basement, the last thing you need to is to work with a contractor who is unreliable or who does faulty work. You simply can’t afford to gamble with your time or your money. So just how can you choose a waterproofing contractor that you can rely on?…

It’s a cold winter and the last thing you need is a wet basement. When you have water in your basement, you cannot enjoy the additional square footage it provides for things like a home office, entertainment room, exercise/rec room or just plain old basement storage area. Why should I worry about having a wet…

Homeowners who have experienced water damage in their basements know just how devastating and destructive it can be. Water in the basement can result in ruined valuable personal belongings as well as health hazards like mold, so it is important that you take the necessary steps to prevent these problems in the future. There are…

Wet Basement is one of the common battles that many homeowners face. Although there are many causes of basement leaking, hydrostatic pressure is among the major causes of basement flooding. One of the common that homeowner as is what is Hydrostatic Pressure and mean to my house? Before discussing the methods to relieve hydrostatic pressure,…

With the end of winter, starts the beginning of spring which means out with the cold and in comes the rain and the sun. While most areas may report fewer showers of rain, other areas usually experience extreme showers of rain which results in flooding. Basements provide extra space to store household items therefore it…

Basement windows are basically meant to bring the much needed sunlight into the basement. It highlights this area, which otherwise would look like a dull, dark dungeon. However, if these windows are rusty and old, if the well is full of debris, and if there is rain water coming into the basement due to these…