Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
No homeowner wants to take down drywall or pull up flooring to get an estimate on repairs. It’s messy, time consuming and can be expensive if you hire someone to do it for you. You know this, I know this, every contractor and repair company out there knows it. That doesn’t change the fact […]
Originally posted 11/5/20; updated 12/15/22 When water collects in your crawl space, it does terrible things to your foundation, to your home’s flooring structure, and to your overall air quality. These are the top three reasons you should eliminate water in your crawl space. But there’s a big difference between knowing you need your crawl […]
In one of our other articles, we’ve provided a detailed checklist of questions you should ask a contractor. The purpose of that checklist is to help homeowners thoroughly vet prospective repair companies and contractors, before hiring someone to do the work. You want to be sure that the people you hire deserve your trust. But […]
Originally posted 10/29/20; updated 12/20/22 When you need repairs to your home, you have a lot of concerns: what needs to be done? Who can be trusted to do the job well? Are you paying too much? We understand that these can be stressful and frustrating questions to answer, and we want to help you […]
Maintenance and repairs are frustrating but necessary tasks that come with owning a home. It’s a hassle: arranging work schedules and juggling childcare so someone is home, trying to work from home despite the noise, and possibly dealing with a messy aftermath in your yard. Once you accomplish all of the scheduling and get the […]
Have you noticed water seeping into your basement? Have you been sweeping it into the drain that’s set into the floor? If you’re doing this every time it rains, it’s time to talk to a professional about waterproofing. You may be inclined to shrug off this advice; after all, it’s coming from a company that […]
*Including Toledo, Lima, and Dayton If you’re reading this, we know that you’re interested in waterproofing your basement or crawlspace. We also know that you’re a smart consumer, because you’re researching the contractors in your area. You want to be sure you select the best company to suit your needs, and you want someone knowledgeable, […]
I think there’s a big difference between finding water in an unfinished basement and finding water in your bedroom closet. Having water intrusion in the main floor of your house has to be infinitely more alarming! But for homeowners with a slab foundation, it is a real and disruptive possibility. The fact is: there aren’t […]
At some point in the last few years, making your own “slime” became a hobby for kids. There are kits sold in stores, along with many, many DIY recipes online. I’m too fussy (prissy is more accurate) to think this is anything but nasty. You’re welcome to disagree with me; even my youngest niece thinks […]
Originally posted 7/2/2020, updated 2/25/2021 Long before COVID-19 upset my apple cart, I was paranoid about having strangers in my house. My home is my sanctuary, where I feel comfortable and at ease, protected from the stress of the outside world. I don’t invite people over very often, and I’m highly selective when I do. […]
