What are iron bacteria? Iron bacteria are actually tiny living organisms. These iron bacteria live in and occur in soil, shallow groundwater, and also surface waters. The bacteria oxidize iron, and also oxidize manganese if available. The result of the oxidization is deposits of what …
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It’s Friday! Here is our Inspirational Basement photo for the week. Today’s photo and basement room is just full of fun. Check out this amazing idea for a playroom that kids of all ages will love. This room is bright, airy, light and colorful too; …
Read Full ArticleIt’s Basement Photo Friday! Our first inspirational basement photo is a super amazing idea that kids of all ages will love. Behold, a basement bedroom of bunks running along one wall of the basement room. Turning a basement into a bedroom or sleeping quarters of …
Read Full ArticleInterior Basement Waterproofing – The Open Channel Interior Basement Waterproofing System For a basement that is wet and prone to flooding and leaking or seeping, installing an interior basement waterproofing system is a must. An interior basement waterproofing system is typically comprised of a vapor …
Read Full ArticleA finished basement with a kitchen space opens up endless use possibilities and also increases the value of your basement space as well as the value of the entire home. Many homeowners add kitchen areas to their basements for convenience when entertaining or as a …
Read Full ArticleApril Showers Bring Wet Basements and Water Seepage It’s wonderful to finally be able to welcome Spring to our lands. The Winter in New England (especially in NH and MA) has been particularly brutal this year with its lingering cold temperatures and above average snow …
Read Full ArticleAn article recently published on New Hampshire newspaper The Union Leader‘s website caught our attention. The potential for flooding with any rains this Spring is high. We know from experience that heavy snowfall throughout the Winter leads to ground saturation in the Spring. When the …
Read Full ArticleBecause the rainy season is fast upon us and the snow is finally melting away, homeowners who have sump pumps are beginning to ask about sump pump issues. Because a sump pump is a mechanical device, we recommend annual service to ensure that the sump …
Read Full ArticleDoes your home or commercial building have bulkhead doors? Do you have old, leaky and ugly bulkhead cellar doors? Whether you call it a cellar door, a hatchway, a bulkhead or a basement door, one thing is certain; if your [insert preferred term] door is …
Read Full ArticleEffloresence in Basements Have you ever noticed white lines running along your foundation or basement walls? These lines look like chalk lines and if you look closely, they may be raised and bumpy. Efflorence can also present itself as powdery and crystal like build-up. What …
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