Keeping your Basement Dry in a Soggy Season

Sometimes, when it starts raining, it can seem like it will never stop. Of course, you know that’s not true, and eventually, there will be dry days again, but in the meantime, it’s important to keep your basement from flooding. A wet basement can cause a host of...

Is Your Yard Causing Problems for Your Basement?

If your basement is leaking, you might not be thinking about how that relates to the rest of your house. It can be helpful, though, to consider your home as a system, in which all the various parts work together. If something’s wrong with your basement, it’s going to...

How to Tell if You Need a New Sump Pump

Do you have a sump pump? If you’ve ever seen standing water in your basement or crawl space, you need one. Sump pumps pull water out of your basement, pumping it away from your home so that your home is not damaged. If you’ve already got one, great! Now how do you...

Egress Windows 101

Are you finishing your basement? How exciting! A finished basement can add valuable space to your home, whether you’re going to use it as a family room, an extra bedroom, a playroom for the kids, or an in-law suite. If you’ve been making plans, you probably know that...