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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

Peeling Paint in Basement
Basements are becoming a great space in which to invest time and money. Finishing your basement is an affordable and easy way to get that extra square footage you need. However, finishing a basement isn’t as straight forward as many homeowners like to think it is.

Basements are below ground level. This

Basements are one of those spaces in the home that are underestimated and whose potential is often unused. If you’re one of those homeowners who has realized the potential of their basement and wants to take advantage of it, good for you. You may however, be searching for ways to cut down on costs

Battery Backup Sump Pump
Your home is one of the biggest investments that you will ever make. It therefore makes sense to ensure that it is well protected. This doesn’t only mean ensuring that there is a security system. It also means protecting your home from some of nature’s most destructive forces e.g. water.

One of

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The foundation of your home is an imperfect structure. They don’t last forever. But it always surprises us how many homes we walk into and see failing foundations that have been ignored by homeowners for far too long. Most people don’t realize that bowing and cracking is part of a larger issue, that needs

Basement Moisture Control
Basement moisture is a persistent problem most homeowners face. In order to keep your home and its inhabitants healthy, you need to maintain control over this moisture. Here are some things you need to know about controlling your basement’s moisture.
Basement Moisture Is Bad for Your Health
The musty smell that greets you when

Basement Waterproofing Myths
The basement waterproofing industry is riddled with myths and misconceptions. Here are five myths about basement waterproofing.
Myth #1: All you really need is black tar paint on the foundation wall and you are good to go!
Black tar or waterproof paint applied to the inside or the outside of the foundation is not