Howard Shachter | September 3, 2009
The main component that separates a good sump pump from a low quality unit is the pumping capacity.
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Howard Shachter | September 1, 2009
Waterproofing guru Howard Shachter, vice president of U.S. Waterproofing, gives you tips on everything related to waterproofing.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
Don’t risk being caught in a thunderstorm with your power out and your basement flooding.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
If the foundation is poured concrete, look for cracks in the wall.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
Sometimes downspouts deposit water too close to the base of your home, causing erosion.
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Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009
The most common cause of seepage problems is usually cracks in the wall of a poured concrete foundation.
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Kyle Donley | August 20, 2009
Each home has its own smell and unless you live with Martha Stewart, chances are that smell is not of the Burberry and lilac variety. ...
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Maurie Backman | August 20, 2009
A shed is a basic, single-story structure that is often used for storage and work space. A shed is typically located in a home’s backyard ...
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Jon Ellowitz | August 13, 2009
You know something’s really wrong down there. Is the sewer broken or clogged? In your home, rule one has become “don’t flush the toilet under ...
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Jon Ellowitz | August 13, 2009
A sign that the waterline needs work is if it’s backed up. The causes of this could be that the waterline is corroding because it’s ...
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