While harmless to you and your family, a ladybug infestation in your house can be an inconvenience. When you suddenly find your home full of these brightly colored insects, their growing numbers might make you wonder why your home has become their chosen refuge. In …
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Let Us Show You How We Install A Perimeter Drain And Sump Pump System There are many questions that customers have about the installation of sump pumps and drainage systems. It might be difficult to imagine how we could possibly come in and cut up …
Read Full ArticleFall is one of the most beautiful seasons in New England. The leaves of maples and oak trees change from green to vivid shades of reds, oranges and yellows. The Fall foliage season is Mother Nature’s departing gift before the cold and snow blankets …
Read Full ArticleMany bugs live out their lives in the cool, dark and oftentimes damp environments of basements. Most of these bugs are not the cute little ladybugs that we adore nor are they these little fuzzy May Bugs either. This basement bug world is found all …
Read Full ArticleWhen it comes to basement flooring installation, there are two critical issues that need to be considered when choosing the flooring materials. The two things that could cause serious issues in your basement are water vapor and a flood event. Water Vapor rising from Basement …
Read Full ArticleToday we have a special guest blog from Alyssa at Eaton & Berube Insurance in Nashua, NH. Homeowners who have sump pumps, and those contemplating adding a sump pump to their basements, will find this post very informative. The post covers sump pumps, water damage and …
Read Full ArticleClimbing Up and Out of the Basement! Having sleeping quarters in a basement means that the basement must have a form of egress that one can escape out of in the event of an emergency. Emergency escape access is a legal requirement and many municipalities …
Read Full ArticleWhat 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 …
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 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 …
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