4 Steps to Repairing a Basement Block Wall

A house has cracks that appear in the foundation and along the side.

Concrete block used for foundations can develop unique problems. They are strong when used to carry vertical loads. But, they begin to fail when there is too much horizontal pressure against the foundation. This results in mortar joints cracking and walls that bow inward. Here are 4 steps to repairing a basement block wall: 1. Get […]

5 Reasons You Should Dehumidify Your Crawl Space

A crawl space set up underneath a home.

Out of sight out of mind, right? You may think to yourself, “I never spend any time in my crawl space. Why would I care if it is damp?” But, the truth is that air in your crawlspace or basement can make its way up into your living space. Air at the lowest point in […]

3 Causes for Foundation Settlement & How to Fix It

If a home’s foundation is compromised this can be incredibly frustrating and overwhelming for home owners. What is the problem? How can you fix it? CAN you fix it? The mental gymnastics can be exhausting. We want you to feel empowered to prevent your foundation from settling and save money on expensive fixes down the […]

Three Reasons You Should Install an Egress Window

An egress window is set up in a basement and includes a window well.

Basements are so often regulated to extra storage, dark theater rooms or just extra space for laundry or a kids play room. It is time to view the basement for what it is: underutilized square footage that if used to it’s maximum potential will add value to your home. One simple way to begin this […]