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ROOTS AND PLUMBING

‘I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A...

BASEMENT ANATOMY

For the third post regarding the anatomies of foundations, we will be focusing in basemen foundations. Etymologically, the words basement...

Soaker Hoses and how they Benefit your Foundation

What is a soaker hose and what are the benefits of using one? A soaker hose looks just like most garden hoses, but there is one...

‘DIY Repairing Wall Cracks’

Wall cracks. We’ve talked about them. They are one of the first signs of foundation damage. Admittedly however, there are times where...

‘Foundation Maintenance’

Last time we talked about exercises in prevention and today we will build upon that. While it is pretty much impossible to do something...

‘DIY: Checking Your Soil Moisture Levels’

In the very first post on this blog we talked about soil behavior, which, long story short, is responsible for foundation damage to our...

‘How Do You Know If Your House Is Structurally Sound?’

Periodic check ups are an exercise in prevention. Ideally all of us should have the habit of undergoing periodical examinations in order...

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