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Testing a Home For Mold

Dave Park | January 13, 2010

How many of you know that a common component of dust in both the household and the workplace is mold?

What is Psychrometrics?

James Cummings | November 10, 2009

Psychrometrics is the study of the relationship between air, humidity, and temperature, and their effect on various materials.

Where Does Water in Your Basement Come From?

Charles Pellaton | October 15, 2009

If you waterproof your basement, you can perform these tasks without worrying what they will do to the condition and structure of your basement, and ...

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.