These days, even though the economy is on the rebound it’s still important to save money wherever you can. And one area that deserves your attention is certainly your basement. Basement waterproofing is something that can often seem like an avoidable expense, but the reality is that it’s an investment that can end up saving you a considerable amount of money – not to mention time and stress. Continue reading →
Your foundation is one of, if not the, most important part of your home. Because our foundations cradle our basements in their places in the ground, they’re also susceptible to some pretty serious damage throughout the life of our home, and it’s this damage we need to learn to spot in order to keep our basements dry and safe. Damaged foundations can also lead to entire home structures becoming compromised, and it just so happens that the weather patterns we experience here in Maryland can lend a pretty significant helping hand to having these damages occur. Continue reading →
Mold problems aren’t always the easiest to detect, and you can go days or months without ever knowing that mold has begun to grow rampant in your home. In dark basements or seldom visited crawlspaces, mold is provided with the perfect environment to thrive, and you’ll be unlikely to see it until it’s really begun to take over and destroy property. Luckily, in some respects, it’s a good thing that mold effects our health the way it does, as it can provide some key clues that it could be taking over even if it remains unseen. Continue reading →
When most people think of their home’s basement, they rarely think of it as much more than an extra bit of space they can use for storage. In some cases, you may decide to turn it into a man cave or even a furnished living space, but no matter how you utilize it it’s vital that you don’t overlook it throughout the year.
Ignoring the health of your basement can lead to some serious consequences, especially when moisture is finding its way into the basement area somehow. Continue reading →
Springtime is a pretty rainy time for the Maryland region, and most areas can expect to see over 4 inches of precipitation throughout the spring months on average. Now, this is an average precipitation amount, meaning this could be less and it could be more for any particular year, but what stays the same is that this is quite a bit of water for the ground to hold. During these rainy spring days, the ground becomes oversaturated quickly, and this water will be looking for places to seek refuge when the ground can hold it no longer. Continue reading →
A wide range of different issues can impact the overall health of your home – and even impact your family’s health as well. A perfect example of this is a leaky basement. When your basement allows moisture levels to build up within it, a wide range of issues will potentially arise including things like mold growth, damaged personal property, reduced home values, and more. Continue reading →
Your home is your castle, and it’s important that you take the time to make sure that it’s everything it should be. It’s easy to overlook the foundation that your home is built upon, but you shouldn’t make this mistake. Your basement foundation walls are one of the single most important aspects of your home, and when a problem with them exists it’s possible that you could develop a mold issue. Continue reading →
It seems like every year brings with it a major winter snowstorm in some area of the east coast. For 2016 so far, New York and the rest of the northeast was battered with double digit snowfalls in a blizzard that shut down a huge part of the region.
While it’s vital to stay warm and stay safe during periods like this, there’s something else that is often overlooked – protecting your home. Keeping your basement dry is something that’s incredibly important, and even more important during the winter months when heavy snowfalls and deep freezes can occur. Why is that? Continue reading →
One of the best methods you can use to determine if mold has found its way into your home is using your nose. Mold has a very distinct smell, and even in small amounts, this smell can be a telltale sign that mold remediation is necessary to save your health and your belongings. If you’re not sure what mold smells like, we have a method you can use to create for yourself, safely, your own point of reference! Continue reading →
Cleanup after a basement leak or flood is never fun. It’s an expensive process, a long process, and a process that must be carried out immediately if you wish to avoid all of the additional complications that come along with mold growth. If keeping your home warm and energy efficient during the winter months is something that’s important to you, winter cleanup after a leak or flood is something that you should be really looking to avoid. Continue reading →
