The answer of course is that the crawl space should be waterproofed as water can find its way into these areas and allow bacteria, mold, and other harmful contaminants to start taking over your home. The question is where you should waterproof on the inside or outside of your home. The problem here is that [...]
One of the greatest threats to a healthy home is mold and, it is important to know how to identify the different types of mold so that the appropriate eradication measures can be taken for each particular strain. The most common household molds include Aspergillus, Cladosporium and Stachybotrys otherwise known as black mold. This can [...]
Before you decide if you need a sump pump, you must first know the importance of this device in your home. A sump pump aids in preventing flooding and eliminates moisture in your home. Everyone home no matter where it may be in the world will have some type of moisture in his or her [...]
If you live in New Jersey or even a few of the other states close by you realize that the lower levels of your home that are partially or completely underground hare susceptible to flooding. The flooding can be due to hurricanes, rain storms, or even melting snow. This places your basement, cellars or other [...]
Too many times, no matter where you live, the basement is just one of those places you try to avoid as it is dark, damp, and in some cases flooded with water seeping through the foundation. The good news is that with the advancements in technology and education, there is a great way to start [...]
