Causes Of Summertime Leaks In Your Home
Summertime is intended to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment, but nothing is less enjoyable than discovering you’ve got a leaky basement. In Maryland, we experience particularly humid and hot summers, which are conducive to moisture gathering in spaces that we wouldn’t expect, including the basement area. There are a few common reasons that you will get leaks in your home during the summer, but the better you understand them the easier it can be to prevent the issues. Continue reading →
A clean and cleared out basement is a beautiful thing that offers up so many possibilities. Many homeowners like to use their basement as storage because it gives them so much more room in the rest of their house. By putting things you don’t need as often down in the basement, you’re allowing the rest of your home to look just how you’ve always imagined it to. But shouldn’t your basement be a nice place, too? Even if it’s solely used for storage, you can still make the space fun and inviting. 
You’ve been searching for months—maybe years, even!—and you’ve found it: your dream home. It’s just as you imagined. It’s got the fence around a wide, open yard, you get a nice, roomy bedroom, and there’s plenty of space for the kids to play. But there’s just one tiny issue: the basement is leaking. 
When dealing with water in your basement, it’s always helpful to remember you’re doing this to prevent much bigger problems down the road. For example, if you consistently experience flooding in a part of your basement, you risk having structural issues in the home in and around that spot. Additionally, moisture buildup can destroy your belongings, and since many people use their basements specifically for storage of their valuables, this is a frustrating reality. 
When it comes to basement storage, you want to try to keep your belongings elevated off the ground (even a few inches with risers). Additionally, air-tight plastic bins are a sure bet of preventing moisture, mold, or unwanted critters from getting into your valuables. But why not get a little creative with your basement storage? After all, if you’ve waterproofed your home and are taking preventative measures, you can rest assured that what you own can stay safe while still looking good. 
Weather will naturally wear down your home over time—it’s an expected thing and routine maintenance is simply part of being a homeowner. But there are actually a few things that you can do to prevent damage, with the most significant one being basement waterproofing. Waterproofing your basement doesn’t just give you a nice, dry space to store belongings or set up a t.v. room. A dry basement means a happy home overall. 
A wet, leaky basement can often send homeowners into a panic. They search the internet, ask friends and family, and conduct their own research to try and figure out the best plan of action—and it’s highly likely that they’ll get differing opinions. 
Sometimes even the most attentive homeowners struggle to maintain their home and keep it in top shape. After all, you have a lot to pay attention to! But one thing you should always keep an eye open for is water damage. Water damage can not only mean there are some serious issues such as leaking pipes or a crack in your foundation, but it can also cause serious problems over time when it goes ignored. 
It can seem like there’s really never a perfect time to waterproof your basement. It either feels too expensive or there’s just been a heavy rainfall and your basement is still wet. Many homeowners want to know when the best time to waterproof their basement is, and the truth is: the sooner the better. The longer you wait, the more time you’re sitting around and inviting some serious damage to happen. That said, though, there are some times that are somewhat more preferable than others to look into getting your basement waterproofed. 
Mold and mildew can be tricky to find, and oftentimes we see it but don’t realize that it’s even there. Sadly, mold can start to grow after only a few days of water damage, so if you’ve ever found moisture or pools of water in your basement, then you should also be on the lookout for mold. Here are some tips on what to look for.