For many homes with crawlspaces, they have been designed to have those crawlspaces vented. The reason is to allow outside air to pass through the crawlspace, keeping the area dry. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help crawlspaces serve as a buffer between the house and the moist soil. Whether a homeowner opts to use crawlspace vents or[...]
So you’ve decided to take the leap and turn your basement into a finished space! But if you’re not careful in your preparations, a finished basement can eventually become an expensive disaster. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on your basement and protect that investment. Read on to learn more about what to look[...]
For many homes with crawlspaces, they are designed to have vents that allow for the circulation of air. But if you’re wondering if you should open or close your crawlspace vents in the winter, perhaps consider how the cold outside air is probably the last thing you want entering your crawlspace. But whether you have[...]
According to WhiteHouse.gov, the data for 2021 showed that “weather and climate disasters” caused around $150 billion in damages nationwide. They don’t come often, maybe once or twice a year, but you’ve likely experienced one of these storms with heavy rain that comes down fast. But for those who don’t know how to prepare their[...]
On any rainy day, your home is meant to keep you safe, dry, and comfortable. But every so often, a heavy rain can cause a basement to leak. A homeowner may then discover their basement in a much different state than before the rain: damp, wet, or even flooded! Each year, thousands of homes experience[...]