Houses make noises. Things go bump in the night. The wood creaks, the floor pops, the walls may crack and ajar doors chill the spine when they creak. And every once in a while you discover a mysterious damp spot somewhere and wonder how long that has been there. Now, before you call the Warrens, there is probably a much less supernatural explanation. And no, the damp spot surely isn't the result of any shenanigans from the Canterville Ghost. What is happening is simply your h

There is something deeply satisfying about fixing things yourself. A toolbox, a YouTube tutorial, a Saturday afternoon and the all-too natural confidence more-often-than not found in men; the ‘I don’t need to read the instructions woman, I can figure it out’. And let's be honest: we've all had our MacGyver moments. Give us some duct tape, a couple of tools and enough determination and suddenly we are convinced we can solve just about anything. After all, this is what being a

Every season has its charms. Today we will go into the final part of our season-by-season tips trilogy and talk about summer, which happens to be the season we tend to look forward the most. With the summer solstice days are longer and the skies are bright. Then there’s the all-American backyard cookouts or breaks near a pool under some shade. But as much as summer brings warmth and life, it also brings one of the biggest stress tests for your foundation. As the temperature r

Among the things that great cinema action heroes have taught us is that every hero has their signature move or signature gadget: a whip and a fedora, a web-shooter, a laser sword or an Aston Martin with a few optional extras installed. Different tools, different situations, different methods. Foundation repair works much the same way. The right tools for the right job. Many homeowners assume that there is one universal (or best) way to fix a foundation problem, but there is a

There’s a moment in many great stories when something feels… off. The best plot twists don’t come out of nowhere; they’re built on small clues that were there all along. You just didn’t notice them the first time. Homes are not that different. Before major foundation problems reveal themselves through large cracks or visible damage, they often leave behind subtle clues. Quiet, easy-to-miss signs, not enough to act on. A door that doesn’t close quite the same way it used to, o

While Hugo Drax liked comparing James Bond’s reappearances to that of an unloved season, at iFix… Wait… hadn’t we done this introduction before? Well.., yes we had, so we are going to skip that bit of intro and instead ask you to picture this: the sound of water on the roof, the cooler air and a welcome break from the heat. Rainy days have an intrinsic charm to them. However, as refreshing as they can be, you know what they say about too much of a good thing… And in the case

oday, we’ll show you how to extend your downspouts at home. While we’ve already discussed their importance before, here’s a quick recap: Your gutters collect water from the roof — but it’s the downspouts that carry that water safely down and away from your foundation. Without properly working downspouts, rainwater can pool around your foundation, leading to cracks, leaks, or even flooding. It can also erode soil, wash away landscaping, and cause wood rot or mold growth, not t

Flooring is one of the most common renovation projects that homeowners undertake. This is likely because installing new floors is...