For most of us, our home is our #1 investment — and not just in terms of money. A home is where we raise our family, lay our head at night, and create memories with friends and loved ones. That’s why it’s important to protect your home — your investment — with an effective basement [...]

Over the years, the cost of homeowners insurance can really add up. And when you tack on flood insurance, the price gets even higher. A great way to feel protected from heavy rains and potential flooding is to hire a Missouri basement waterproofing specialist, who can professionally and affordably waterproof and seal your basement. Waterproofing [...]

Many homeowners might ask why they need a sump pump saying that their basement has never flooded, their home’s foundation is rock solid, it’s a waste of money. Truth is if a homeowner has a basement, that basement needs a sump pumpbefore the need for one comes flooding in. Sump pumps save homeowners thousands of dollars [...]

Studies have shown that repaired crawl spaces have important benefits for homeowners. Advantages are often overlooked simply because crawl spaces are often overlooked as a crucial part of a house. By remedying a wet basement and restoring a crawl space with proper insulation and encapsulation you will see significant changes in your home. Here are [...]

Most likely, your home is your biggest investment. To protect that investment, it’s important to maintain all areas of the home, including the basement. Whether your basement is a fully-renovated home office or TV room — or if it’s simply a place for storage and half-empty boxes — keeping a Kingston basement dry is vital [...]

Does your Belleville, ON home show signs of sagging floors, bowing or buckling walls, and foundation cracks? Do such foundation problems make you question the safety, stability, and/or overall resale value of your home? Foundation problems can be a serious source of stress and financial worry for Belleville homeowners. Fortunately, however, there are affordable, certified [...]

  Aqueous Basement Systems, a Seatlle basement waterproofing expert,  explains the challenges involved in waterproofing a basement and why DIY solutions are not the best option.  “Choosing Between DIY And A Professional Waterproofer Few forces can damage a home in quite the way that water (and its partner mold) can. The continuous, periodic, soakings that [...]

ONTARIO, CANADA – For nearly a decade, Pete Karreman, owner of Omni Basement Systems, has focused on basement waterproofing in Oakville, ON, and the surrounding areas. But recently he’s had another interest: selling his home on Old Guelph Road in Dundas. Not one for conventional behavior, Karreman has decided to use a unique method for getting [...]

Aurora, CO – Homeowners in Colorado are exposed to some of the most dangerous levels of radon in the country and an expanding business is ready to keep people safe from this toxic gas. Employees of Complete Basement Systems have just completed expert-level training and are ready to take care of all of the area’s radon [...]

TDTV Sea 01 Ep 42 Airdate: 06/19/2011 Part 4 from TrustDale Team on Vimeo. Home improvement tips by Tom DiGregorio, owner of AquaGuard Basement Systems, Atlanta’s premier Basement Waterproofing Contractor.  In this episode Tom explains how he managed to solve Dale’s own wet basement problem.

Dale Cardwell, consumer protection advocate from TrustDale TV recommends AquaGuard Basement Systems for basement waterproofing, foundation repair and crawl space encapsulation in the Atlanta Metro area. Find out why AquaGuard is the best Atlanta Waterproofer!

by: John Salmon Let’s face it, mold is everywhere.  Bathrooms, kitchens, basements and crawlspaces–anywhere where there is a heavy concentration of heat and moisture–can become a breeding ground for airborne mold and mildew spores.  Even newly constructed homes are not immune to the threat of mold.  Some studies suggest that as many as 30% of newly [...]

 by: John Salmon A naturally occurring gas that rises from the earth, radon, is one of the densest forms of gas found on the planet.  Completely colorless, odorless and tasteless radon can accumulate in small enclosed spaces (such as basements, attics, and crawlspaces) where, due to its extreme radioactivity, its long term presence can become a serious health [...]

by: Zach Stachura    Myrtle Beach, SC – When humidity finds its way into your crawl space it can cause numerous problems. Not only does it have the potential to destroy your crawl space but it also has the capability to spread these problems throughout your entire house.Humidity enters your crawl space when the air outside is [...]

by: Donna Kshir   Most newly constructed homes come equipped with a finished basement and the benefits are quite rewarding to the homeowners. These homeowners have little issues with dampness, wetness, mold, mildew and foul smells. However, many people prefer the choice of an older home that offers the look and feel they desire, but [...]

    A crawl space vapor barrier is an effective system that resists the diffusion of moisture through crawl space walls, floors, and ceilings. A certified crawl space vapor barrier contractor can take the following five actions to prevent moisture buildup, flooding, and mold growth in your crawl space. Doing so will create a healthier [...]

    A crawl space vapor barrier is an effective system that resists the diffusion of moisture through crawl space walls, floors, and ceilings. A certified crawl space vapor barrier contractor can take the following five actions to prevent moisture buildup, flooding, and mold growth in your crawl space. Doing so will create a healthier [...]

  How to Find a Smart and Experienced Crawl Space Contractor Anytime someone is working in or on your home, it’s important to establish a trusting relationship. You — the homeowner — want to feel like you’re getting quality products and/or services at a reasonable price. You also want to feel as though the contractor [...]

   Thrasher Basement Systems understands the importance of helping homeowners understand radon, and hope you’ll join them this week in raising awareness to the effects of radon exposure!In recognition of the estimated 21,000 victims of the fatal effects of radon exposure, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General have declared this week [...]

  Milton, DE – On October 3, Dry Zone LLC was asked if they would be able to volunteer their services to help renovate a nearby home the next morning for an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – an ABC hit show.   They arrived at the house at 6:00 a.m. and within 3 hours they [...]

If you have a home sitting on a dirt, vented crawl space, you probably felt some of the effects. Cold drafts coming up through the floor in winter time, musty smells year round, humidity and mold appearing around the house, even some chronic allergies.    Yet one of the biggest effects of a vented crawl [...]

1 – Saving energy, year round. A vented, dirt-floored crawl space is a huge energy waster. According to Advanced Energy, an nonprofit agency focused on green energy technology and issues, energy losses through a vented crawl space are so significant that you might as well forget all other attempts to improve your home’s energy efficiency, until [...]

It’s been a rough winter for Connecticut residents. One of the harshest in recorded history. We had an unprecedented amount of snow accumulation causing roofs, buildings and fixtures to cave in. The situation was so serious that on 03/ 03/2011 the Federal Government declared Connecticut a Major Disaster area, making cities and towns around the [...]

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