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

When most people picture tree roots, they imagine them plunging deep into the ground like a mirror image of the tree above. For decades,...

Why Downspouts Matter Downspouts are more than just a finishing piece to your gutter system. Tragically, they are sometimes overlooked or...

Mold is a common, yet often hidden problem in residential constructions, especially where moisture is present. Its spores thrive in damp,...

Previously, we explored crawlspace encapsulation in detail—what it is and the benefits it provides. Today, we'll walk through the...

We’ve often discussed the dangers of excess water around your foundation—probably one of the most frequently covered topics on this blog....

Previously, we provided a general introduction to wall bracing, as well as a more detailed discussion on wall bracing for basements....

Sometimes the difference between Foundation and Footings might be a little confusing, not in small part because these parts aren’t...

It should come as no surprise that the air we breathe has a major impact on our health. The same applies to the air inside your home....

Buying a house is not something that should ever be taken lightly (not that we have to say it, though). It is a huge commitment and...

Crawlspaces are unbuilt areas beneath a house that provides a buffer between the house and the ground below. It also provides access to...

Remodeling is only a natural part of owning a house. Part of the circle of life, shall we say. Or at least, part of inhabiting a home....

BUGS. Those disgusting little critters are a thing of nightmares for the vast majority of the population. Most of us feel repulsed...

The advantages in having a sump pump in your crawlspace has been touched on previously and in more detail in our blog. Needless to say a...

While we have previously touched upon de subject of pier and beam foundations, today we will be talking specifically about what inherent...

As pier and beam home owners know, crawlspaces in spite of their practicality and the many advantages that they offer, are unfortunately...

Sometimes we are asked when is a good time to have a plumbing test done. And the truth is, a plumbing test is a always a good idea....

Soil erosion is defined as a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches  and removes soil particles, causing...

The most essential thing that every single building needs is a foundation that can hold the weight throughout the entire structure, going...

Landscape is the process, which can sometimes reach the level of art, of making a yard or piece of land more attractive by altering the...