In Maryland, rain isn’t a rare sight to see or hear. The light pitter patter of rain against the window and a sight chill in the air. However, rain isn’t always just a light sprinkle or a quick shower. Sometimes when it rains, it pours. Continue reading →
When trouble hits, there is always someone you can call to save the day. Continue reading →
Fall in Maryland is beautiful. Between the cooler weather and changing of the leaves, it’s a wonderful time of the year. With the changing of the leaves and the coming snow, it’s also the time you’re going to rely heavily on your gutters. So before Fall arrives, you should take some time to prepare your gutters for the coming season. If your gutters are clean and clear, then you won’t have to worry about excess moisture entering your home. So take these simple steps to get your gutters ready for Fall: Continue reading →
Efflorescence itself is harmless, however it is a sign of a much larger problem. Efflorescence is a buildup of salts and minerals left behind after water has dried. Therefore, efflorescence is a sign that moisture is entering your home through either hydrostatic pressure or a leak. So even though efflorescence itself isn’t dangerous, you need to take some steps to prevent it. Continue reading →
When the basement leaks or floods, it can cost quite a bit to get everything cleaned up. While some of the costs of having a wet basement are rather obvious, some costs will sneak up on you. Continue reading →
One of the hardest things to clean up is water damage. This is due to the fact that, as a liquid, water has the ability to drip, leak, and seep into all types of places that aren’t easy to reach or clean. Not to mention that water can cause damage to your home that just can’t be cleaned up or even fixed without having to replace parts. Continue reading →
There is something just so relaxing about a rainy day. The calming pitter patter of the rain on the window while you cozy up to a good book in a warm sweater. However, when you find out that the rain is causing your basement to leak, it can immediately turn the tables on your relaxation. Continue reading →
If you find that the air in your basement in wet and damp, you might have a big problem on your hands. In fact, your basement may not be usable anymore and is damaging anything you might have kept stored there. Continue reading →
If your home doesn’t have a basement and the floor isn’t flush with the ground, you most likely have a crawl space. A crawl space is a spare couple of feet that separate the first floor of a house from the ground, mostly for a little insulation and to have room to run pipes and wires beneath the floor, and while a few vents come standard to provide air circulation, they aren’t exactly the best solution to the problem of water evaporation. Continue reading →
Mold is a very tenacious form of life. Its spores are all around us, indoors and out, and it only needs a little bit of moisture to start growing. However, a significant water leak can lead to more than just mold infesting your basement or crawlspace. Continue reading →
