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In a recent article, we talked about hydraulic cement and how, even though a poor basement waterproofing material, it seems to be the go-to product for many do-it-yourselfers. When it comes to ineffective weapons against water in your basement, hydraulic cement’s bewildering popularity is matched only by one other...
Given the state of the economy, everybody these days is all about saving money. I certainly don’t blame a homeowner who wants to save money when they need a basement waterproofing solution but I do want to make sure that they don’t regret being, as the old saying goes...
If you have a leak in your basement and are looking for a comprehensive, permanent solution, there are two ways to fix the problem. The most common is an interior drain tile system; exterior drain tile is your other option. A few months ago, my colleague Ben Shachter wrote an...
If you’ve cruised the aisles of Lowe’s or Home Depot lately, you’ve probably seen various “waterproofing” products offered there. I’m sure that some are fine for the right limited application but I want to explain why you should stay away from one oddly popular product if you want to...
OK, so we’re the basement waterproofing experts. We make our living by keeping our customers’ basements dry and their homes healthy. The work we do, for the most part, can’t (or shouldn’t) be done by a homeowner because they just don’t have the skills, tools or materials to do...
So, you’re shopping for a new home. It’s an exciting time, hunting down the ideal place in the right community with the best schools. There’s the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms to consider — and don’t forget the granite countertops! Maybe not as exciting, but every bit as important, is the...
Thanks to the internet, the average consumer now has access to an overwhelming wealth of information about products, services and companies. One popular segment, review websites, offers consumers the opportunity to review any product or service anonymously, at the click of a button. These review sites, whether operated by the...
Our blog post published on July 13 warned homeowners in the Chicago area that the lengthy hot, dry spell the area is experiencing may be causing serious damage to their homes’ foundations. When drought conditions persist like they are now across much of the country, soil around our homes begins...
Most of the time, this blog is about basement waterproofing “after the fact” — water problems and waterproofing solutions in existing homes. The other night while watching TV I was reminded that the smart homebuilder (or the even smarter homebuyer) can ensure freedom from basement seepage problems by thinking ahead and...
OK, it’s hot. In fact, the first six months of 2012 just set a record as the warmest January-to-June in the 48 contiguous states – and July has been hotter still. And, it’s dry. Those same first six months of 2012 are tracking on the weather graph right along with...
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