Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
Want to add a little extra space to your home? If you have a stairwell you might be in luck. You can remodel the space under your stairs to add extra room to your home and increase its value. How do you know how much room you have? Take a look... Cut a small hole […]
Originally posted 5/15/2018; updated 12/29/21 Do you feel like you’re running out of room in your home? Wishing you could add another bedroom, home office, or a private gym? Do you have a basement that could provide the space for such an item? Before you start planning your expansion, we recommend that you have your […]
Originally posted 5/4/18, revised by 10/8/20 The housing market can be a complicated place. When you’re selling your home, you’re also (usually) buying a new one. Timing can be a critical issue- you don’t want to pay two mortgages, but you don’t want to be temporarily homeless if you sell your home before your new […]
This post was originally published on 4/25/18, and was updated on 2/13/20. Are you thinking about building a patio this year? Patios are a popular DIY project for homeowners because they are so versatile and allow a wide range of options. Whether you’re planning to put down an elaborate pattern of pavers, or a straightforward […]
Originally posted 4/17/18, revised 10/8/20 When I work on articles about crawl spaces, sometimes I feel like a hack writing commercials for a C grade monster movie: “It’s a cramped, seldom-traveled space, with unseen creatures lurking in the dark.” Of course, I’m an arachnophobic who enthusiastically reads Stephen King, so it may be wishful thinking. […]
Originally posted 4/10/18; revised 7/30/21 After a cold winter, warm sunny days encourage us to get out of the house and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Of course, spending time in the sun means you need to protect yourself against seasonal concerns like insect bites, sunburns, and dehydration. But did you know that warmer […]
Originally posted 4/9/2018, updated 1/21/2021 It’s estimated that 98% of basements will incur water damage during their life spans. So unless you’re really, really lucky, your basement will flood at some point. This is a messy, frustrating experience for a homeowner, and given the statistic I just quoted, it may seem inevitable. But if you […]
In this video, we show you the basics of our basement waterproofing service and process.
HELICAL PIERS – THE BEST TOOL FOR THE JOB
In the 20 years we have been repairing foundations, we have not come across a more reliable and cost-effective method of foundation repair as helical piers. This versatile product is perfect for fixing your foundation, as well bowed basement walls and leaning retaining walls.
