Keeping a Clean Crawlspace
Crawlspaces are unbuilt areas beneath a house that provides a buffer between the house and the ground below. It also provides access to...
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Sep 173 min read
Remodeling Before or After Foundation Repair?
Remodeling is only a natural part of owning a house. Part of the circle of life, shall we say. Or at least, part of inhabiting a home....
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Jul 115 min read
Dealing with Termites (and other pests)
BUGS. Those disgusting little critters are a thing of nightmares for the vast majority of the population. Most of us feel repulsed...
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Jun 143 min read
Sump Pumps: Common Problems and Repairs
The advantages in having a sump pump in your crawlspace has been touched on previously and in more detail in our blog. Needless to say a...
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May 234 min read
The Inherent Problems of Pier and Beam Foundations
While we have previously touched upon de subject of pier and beam foundations, today we will be talking specifically about what inherent...
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Apr 253 min read
SUMP PUMPS IN CRAWL SPACES
As pier and beam home owners know, crawlspaces in spite of their practicality and the many advantages that they offer, are unfortunately...
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Apr 113 min read
PLUMBING TESTS AFTER FOUNDATION REPAIR
Sometimes we are asked when is a good time to have a plumbing test done. And the truth is, a plumbing test is a always a good idea....
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Mar 283 min read
STOPPING SOIL EROSION
Soil erosion is defined as a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing...
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Mar 144 min read
TYPES OF FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
The most essential thing that every single building needs is a foundation that can hold the weight throughout the entire structure, going...
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Feb 166 min read
A MATTER OF LANDSCAPING
Landscape is the process, which can sometimes reach the level of art, of making a yard or piece of land more attractive by altering the...
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Feb 15 min read
FRENCH DRAINS: INSTALLATION AND BENEFITS
What exactly is a french drain and how it can help to keep my foundation safe? Those and many more questions regarding french drains will...
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Jan 153 min read
BEWARE! FRENCH DRAINS, FREEZING WINTERS & MAINTENANCE
French drains are of great benefit to your foundation. But like all things, maintenance is very important to ensure that it continues...
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Jan 24 min read
FOUNDATION: REPAIRED How to achieve long lasting results?
Your foundation has been repaired. The ordeal is over. Your house is safe. Time to rest on your laurels. Or is it? For long we’ve talked...
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Nov 30, 20234 min read
DEHUMIDIFIERS IN CRALW SPACESWHY AND WHAT FOR?
It might be possible that you’ve heard of the need of having dehumidifiers in your crawlspace before, but have you ever wondered why...
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Nov 9, 20236 min read
COOKING OIL: THE CAUSE OF MY FOUNDATION DAMAGE
In this post we will explore how cooking oil became the bane of my house and how it was responsible for my foundation failing and all the...
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Oct 26, 20233 min read
Mold in Your Crawlspace: A Serious Health Hazard
It is no secret that crawlspaces in pier and beam foundations can harbor mold. And while for some mold might be less of an immediate...
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Oct 6, 20235 min read
HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE, PART 2
In our previous post we went over general information regarding home insurance like what they cover, what they exclude, types of coverage...
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Sep 14, 20236 min read
HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE
Home owners insurance. If you have a home then you absolutely need a homeowner’s insurance. These two go hand in hand. It is not a...
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Aug 29, 20234 min read
To DIY or Not To DIY: The dangers of repairing your own foundation.
Foundation repair. To do it yourself or not to do it yourself. That is the question. Even us, every now and then, have posted about DIY...
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Aug 17, 20236 min read
PREVENTING WINTER DAMAGE TO THE FOUNDATION
If there is one constant for homeowners in our beloved state is that foundations just can’t quite catch a break; if it’s not the dry...
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