Any kind of water infiltration can damage a home’s foundation — but it also can damage other parts of the house. Don't miss the signs.

Any kind of water infiltration can damage a home’s foundation — but it also can damage other parts of the house. Don't miss the signs.
Originally posted 11/16/18, Revised by Kelly Kater 07/16/20 No one wants their home to smell. At least, no one wants their home to smell bad. It can smell like clean laundry, or baked cookies, or whatever seasonal scent you’ve chosen. But musty? Musty isn’t going to be a top seller in any candle shop and […]
Originally posted 4/9/2018; updated 12/15/22 It can be overwhelming -even panic-inducing- to discover your basement has flooded. You open the door, look down the stairs, and see a soggy, smelly mess. Where do you even start?! My grandmother says the best way to solve a big problem is by taking small steps- it doesn’t matter […]
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 […]