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 […]

6 Ways To Know It is Time to Replace Your Sump Pump

A submersible sump pump that is set up in the basement. It includes a plugin to keep it running, a discharge pipe, a check valve, a PVC threaded adaptor, sump pump, float switch, a basin, and a lid.

During heavy rains, it is important to have a sump pump that works. Functioning properly, it should collect excess water from your home’s drains and direct it away from your home. A high-quality sump pump should last you, according to the US Department of Housing and Development, about 10 years. However, a sump pump (usually) […]

Crawl Space Waterproofing During the Winter

Moisture is one of the house’s biggest weaknesses, especially if in the wrong place. We experience a lot of shifting weather during winter here in Omaha, from snow to rain and ice to heavy melting. Either way, all of it includes lots of moisture. The main goal is to keep that moisture outside of your […]