When it comes to mold, there is quite a bit of misinformation floating around. While mold can be a serious problem, that doesn’t mean you should be fleeing at the sight of it or ignoring its presence in your Maryland home. Continue reading →
Whether there is a mildewy smell in the air or your basement is completely flooded, any level of water in your basement can be a serious problem and reason for immediate concern. Continue reading →
If you’ve decided that you want to shore up your home’s foundation, and make sure that it’s ready to preserve the structural integrity of the house for many more years to come, you’ve made the right decision. However, once you’ve committed to getting your foundation repaired, ensure that you listen to the experts you’ve hired to do the job, and heed their advice on timing and methodology. Continue reading →
Leaky basements and damage to a foundation can happen for a number of reasons. Sometimes those reasons may lie not with the natural geography and weather of a region, but with what people themselves do to their home. Water usage is one of those factors that can have a big impact on a home, but homeowners often don’t realize that they may be their foundation’s own worst enemy when it comes to home health. Are you causing any of these problems for your home? Continue reading →
Black mold is often talked about as a toxic killer, but is it really? Like many other things, the dangers of black mold have been quite exaggerated within the media. However, that doesn’t mean it’s harmless either. Continue reading →
So you have just put the finishing touches on your brand new entertainment center or extra guest room in the basement of your Maryland home. Sadly, a leak has found its way in and is now flooding the room and damages all your items and things. Not to mention how frustrated you are to have to walk through the water. Continue reading →
The conventional perception of a sump pump is that this is a solution to a problem, and therefore should not become a problem itself. In most cases, this is true. But, as with anything in life, things don’t always go according to plan, and there may be occasions where a sump pump, instead of taking care of basement flooding problems, can actually become a cause for them. Continue reading →
There are a variety of ways that your mold problem could be harming the value of your Maryland home. Whether you are planning to sell your home in the next year or just want to be prepared for the future, it is always good to plan ahead for you and your home’s future. Continue reading →
Obviously, heading down into your basement and finding it flooded with water would send you into panic mode. You’ll likely be worried about your belongings, the state of your home, and you’ll fear the amount of damage and how much it will cost you. But funny enough, when people see small leaks they often just mop them up and move on with their day, not worrying at all about the bigger problems it could lead to. Continue reading →
Have you heard of the term “window wells” before? If not, there’s still a chance that you’ve seen them before. These semi-circular dugouts surround a basement window, and they’re usually made from a solid barrier of some type. They serve many purposes, including acting as an emergency exit and also letting light into an otherwise dark space. Additionally, they’re often put in place to prevent water damage to basement windows that are at or below grade, keeping soil away from openings in the wall while still letting water drain away from the house. Sometimes, though, window wells are faulty and can then lead to damage to your home through flooding. Continue reading →
