Living in an area that experiences significant rain and snowfall can cause the water table around your home to rise, putting your property at risk of flooding. Given the potential risks of flooding, homeowners often turn to sump pumps as a crucial line of defense …
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When is a vertical foundation wall crack a problem? When walking through your basement you will very often find a crack in the foundation wall that will look concerning. In most cases, these types of foundation wall cracks are not an indication of a bigger …
Read Full ArticleWhen we look at sump pump systems it is very important to take a look at the switch. Just like most mechanical equipment, if you don’t have a solid switch telling the sump pump when to pump water you can very easily get water coming …
Read Full ArticleIn today’s world, we have the advantage of being able to back up almost everything we own. People enjoy being prepared, from backing up the photos on their phones to having a spare tire in their trunk. When it comes to keeping your basement dry, …
Read Full ArticleIt’s been a wonderful rainy 2 days in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With severe drought conditions spreading across New England, the rain is a much welcomed weather event! Everything has been so dried out that you’re probably thinking “Excellent, the ground will finally absorb all that …
Read Full ArticleIt’s the Spring-to-Summer season of humidity and dampness. This time of year basements and crawlspaces begin to feel damp and humid. You may find this dampness and humidity creating a nasty musty smell. This musty smell wafts up into your living space. Experts say that an estimated …
Read Full ArticleThe winner of the drawing for a $100 prize was Debbie K. Â Lucky Number 3! We want to know how you feel about job-site environment cleanliness! Please take our short survey and let us know your thoughts. As a special “Thank You” for completing our …
Read Full ArticleBrace yourselves New Englanders, the leaves are beginning to turn color and that means that the white wintery stuff is not too far off in the future. Let’s just focus on the Fall today though, shall we? There are plenty of chores and Fall clean-up …
Read Full ArticleSpring is quickly moving into Summer time and this is prime season for house hunting. We are beginning a series of posts about basement clues to the integrity and health of the whole home. Many of these basement health clues and issues are easily spotted …
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