It is said that for every 10 inches of snow that melts, an inch of rain is left behind. Is your basement ready? This Spring is going to be a wet one due to the rain and the ridiculously large amount of snow that has …
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Waterproof paints and wet basement seal coats – The wet band-aid solution to a leaky, flooded basement. The hype surrounding these “waterproofing solutions” is just that, hype. These so-called waterproof paints and sealers are nothing more than thicker versions of ordinary paint with “encapsulated polymers”, …
Read Full ArticleA flooded basement is a nightmare for homeowners. The aftermath of a flooded basement is not just water drenched and damaged personal belongings, furniture or appliances and fixtures. Flooding in the basement can cause safety issues that many homeowners don’t even think about. For this …
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 ArticleDuring the winter months, homeowners who live in snowy, cold areas seldom think about what’s going on in their basements. They probably never think about the potential for basement flooding. In the winter, the ground is typically frozen and covered with several inches, or maybe feet, of …
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