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Your Guide to Energy Efficient Practices

Brian Krause | March 2, 2010

Your complete guide to everything about energy efficiency.

Signs Your Sump Pump Needs Replacing

Brian Krause | March 1, 2010

Do you need a new sump pump? The best idea is to intervene early, before it's too late.

Preventing a Home Flood

Brian Krause | February 26, 2010

The way we focus on home flood issues is we focus primarily on sump pump issues.

What Is a Sump Pump?

Walter Tulecki | January 8, 2010

By having a sump pump installed, you can do your part to ensure that your basement will remain dry and structurally sound so that you ...

What is a Sump Pump?

Charles Pellaton | October 15, 2009

Sump pumps do need to be examined every year, and of course a submersible pump can at least be checked without digging up the put.

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.