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Common Leaks Found in the Home
Indoor plumbing is a modern marvel, providing running water to an entire house. But with an increase in running water comes an increase chance in...
Marketing Department
— March 2021 — 1330 views

How Flooding Can Affect Your Pets
Flooding in and around the home can affect all your family members, and that includes the four-legged ones. Pets can be at risk during and after...
Marketing Department
— February 2021 — 1089 views

How Cold Weather Affects your Basement
While wintery conditions may be great for snow days and winter sports, they’re less than ideal for your home’s foundation and underground basement...
Marketing Department
— January 2021 — 987 views basement homeownership

10 Home Projects for Quarantine
*1. Clean* The number one, and most obvious home renovation project for quarantine, is to clean. We don’t mean to tidy up, we mean a deep clean. G...
Ellie Dunlop
— December 2020 — 893 views homeownership

10 Facts About Floods In the USA
1. No state is safe A flood can happen in all 50 states across America. Even though flooding is more prevalent in some states than others, you shoul...
Ellie Dunlop
— November 2020 — 1133 views flood prevention

5 reasons why a clean house is good for mental health
*1. Less stress* Having a clean, and organized house is proven to boost happiness and give you a sense of accomplishment. Coming home from a ...
Ellie Dunlop
— October 2020 — 957 views homeownership

8 Tips for Finishing a Basement
1. *Consult a Professional* Before you start tearing down walls, buying furniture, and starting a whole DIY project, consult a professional. I...
Ellie Dunlop
— August 2020 — 1039 views basement homeownership

does a basement need waterproofing?
What does it mean to “waterproof” a basement? The most common forms of waterproofing a basement are as follows; • Installing a Sump Pump • ...
Ellie Dunlop
— August 2020 — 919 views basement

Can water damaged carpet be saved?
When building your dream home, the last thing you want is for something that you worked so hard on to be ruined. However, with flooding, your enti...
Ellie Dunlop
— July 2020 — 1097 views

The Environmental Consequences of Flooding
Flooding is a part of the natural cycle of the seasons.  New land and mineral deposits help vegetation grow and prevent erosion. In some areas...
Marketing Department
— June 2020 — 1159 views

Types of Home Water Line Leak Detection Technology
Water leaks are among the most common (and most costly) causes of damage within a home. With there being so many household appliances that use w...
Marketing Department
— January 2020 — 1279 views

Home Water Conservation Tips
Fresh, clean water is a very precious and limited resource throughout the world, and especially in the United States. The population has double...
Marketing Department
— November 2019 — 1418 views

Flood Safety Tips
Since floods are the most commonly occurring natural disaster in the United States, it is inevitable that a large percentage of the population ...
Marketing Department
— October 2019 — 1278 views

What is Geothermal Technology in Basements?
** As the world moves towards an eco-friendly approach and continues to embrace renewable energy, geothermal technology is becoming an increasingly co...
Marketing Department
— September 2019 — 1934 views

How Are Home Basements Built?
** It can be very intriguing to examine the diverse range of basements that are being built today. Some basements are still relatively conservative ...
Courtney Remley
— September 2019 — 1450 views

How to Find Emergency Shutoff Valve In YOUR HOUSE
** Broken pipes can occur at any time without warning, causing rapid flooding in a short period of time. Whenever a flood originates from the water su...
Courtney Remley
— September 2019 — 1599 views

Why Do Some Areas in the USA not have Basements?
** Elaborate, finished basements have become a staple of American culture. In what was formerly used solely as a storage space for utilities, the ...
Courtney Remley
— July 2019 — 13522 views

How Do You Know if You Live in a Flood Zone?
** No matter where you live, there is always a risk that your area could experience a flood. It is especially important to know if you live in a h...
Courtney Remley
— July 2019 — 1510 views

15 Must-Have Tips For First-Time Homeowners
If you are a first-time homeowner, chances are nobody presented you with an intensive homeowner’s manual or invited you to watch a “How to Be a Suc...
Courtney Remley
— April 2019 — 1824 views homeownership sump pumps

How to Clean Your Sump Pit
Cleaning out a sump pit is something that most homeowners do not think to do. That is, until the sump pump stops working and they discover there is ...
Courtney Remley
— April 2019 — 28878 views homeownership sump pumps