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What are Moisture Meters?

Charles Pellaton | October 15, 2009

A monitor or a test is a great way to catch moisture in its early stages, before it causes any real damage.

Having Your Basement Walls and Floor Repaired

Charles Pellaton | October 15, 2009

You want professionals to make sure no pore is left unfilled with these cracks.

Foundation Repair

Charles Pellaton | October 15, 2009

All that supporting can take a toll on foundation. It takes a lot of pressure from the weight of the home, alone.

Mortar Joints: A Common Cause of Seepage

Howard Shachter | September 10, 2009

A mortar joint is the grout-sealed area between the brick, or mortar, of your house and the concrete foundation that is buried below the earth.

How to Find the Cause of Water Seepage

Howard Shachter | September 9, 2009

A simple test can find out exactly where the seepage is coming from even if your basement is finished.

What is Basement Water Seepage?

Howard Shachter | September 9, 2009

Common causes can be leaky window wells or water penetrating the foundation walls.

Basement Humidity: Causes and Solutions

Howard Shachter | September 3, 2009

Look for condensation in the windows or perhaps there is a funny smell in the air from mold spores.

Sump Pumps - Your Complete Guide

Howard Shachter | September 3, 2009

A primary electric sump pump is usually commonly hooked directly to a home’s electrical system.

What to Look For When Purchasing a Sump Pump

Howard Shachter | September 3, 2009

The main component that separates a good sump pump from a low quality unit is the pumping capacity.

Backup Sump Pumps: Avoid Basement Flooding During a Power Failure

Howard Shachter | August 31, 2009

Don’t risk being caught in a thunderstorm with your power out and your basement flooding.