Common Mistakes to Avoid with Sump Pumps

If you have a basement, a sump pump is an invaluable tool for keeping it dry. A sump pump system collects water into a sump basin in the basement and then pumps it out away from the home. By carrying water away from the basement, sump pumps prevent flooding by moving...

Why is a Dry Basement so Important?

How do you use your basement? Is it a family hangout or just a place to store some stuff you’re not using? No matter how your basement functions, it’s important to keep it dry. Why does it matter so much? A wet basement is inconvenient, but it’s much more than that....

How to Fix that “Musty Basement Smell”

Does your basement have a certain, distinct, musty smell? You may have smelled it so often in basements that you think it’s the way basements are supposed to smell. It’s not! While basements do lend themselves to musty smells by being below-ground with less light and...