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Homes age over time. They begin to sag and lose their structure. Foundations are often the first place you’ll notice deterioration in your home. Your foundation may develop wall cracks as it begins to give way to the pressures and stresses of time and nature.

The good news is that a few wall cracks don’t

Do you have bowed basement walls? Bowing of the walls in your basement can cause many problems around the home. If left unchecked, the bowing can eventually lead to serious structural problems that can render your property unsafe to live in.

Repairing bowed basement walls in the early stages of development can help save you

Your home is a safe haven and place of refuge. You would never be careless leaving doors and windows unlocked or valuables out in the open. When your home is subject to water damage it becomes the perfect breeding ground for basement mold.

Mold comes from microscopic spores that circulate through the air. Darkness, moisture

Being a DIYer isn’t a bad thing. It is however, important to know when you should do it yourself and when to seek help from a professional. A good example of when you need professional assistance is in solving peeling paint problems.

Painting the basement is probably one of the first steps you’d take when

Flooded Basement
Recovering from a flooded basement isn’t easy, but knowing where to start and what steps to take can make the process move quicker and possibly minimize the damage to your home.
Immediately shut off power to the basement.
The very first thing to do is cut the electric to the basement. Do not attempt to

Your home is a safe haven and place of refuge. You would never be careless leaving doors and windows unlocked or valuables out in the open. When your home is subject to water damage it becomes the perfect breeding ground for basement mold.

Mold comes from microscopic spores that circulate through the air. Darkness, moisture

Most homeowners know that a sump pump can make the difference between having a dry basement and being flooded. It’s something that shouldn’t miss from your house especially if you are in a location with bad weather conditions. If you are fortunate to live in a city where you have good weather almost all

Wet basements are a nightmare to deal with. The situation is even worse when you have to deal with them during a storm. There are many reasons why your basement is flooding during a rainstorm. If you find yourself in this situation, stay calm and apply these tips.

Turn off the power

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It is true. Concrete cracks can create a real mess. Foundation cracks do a number on your foundation wall itself and the environment inside your house. Foundation cracks can lead to a number of problems, issues, and yes, messes.
Water
The number one mess foundation cracks create is water. Even small, nonstructural cracks can lead to

You may not have come across the term, but it is highly likely that you’ve come across it physically. If you’ve spotted a white powdery substance on your basement walls or floor, you have likely come across efflorescence.

This powdery substance often appears on foundation walls or floors that are made of concrete or masonry