It’s a competitive real estate market out there these days, and prospective home buyers are left with fewer choices and higher prices. This high-stakes market means it’s even more important to be vigilant and make wise choices when you are considering …
If you’re a homeowner, few things are worse than finding moisture in your basement. Even a small puddle can lead to serious issues like toxic mold and structural damage, so how can you deal with the problem now and prevent it from happening again? In …
Have you noticed a white and fuzzy substance along your basement wall? If so, you’ve got efflorescence. While it is a common issue in concrete and masonry block foundations, it can occur on any porous surface, such as wood or stucco. While efflorescen …
Your home rests on its foundation, which is why issues like soil erosion can affect the structural integrity of the entire property. Once the foundation shifts, a ripple effect can travel up through the walls, spread across ceilings and the roof, and d …
You’ve noticed that the doors in your home are sticking. If it only happened with the bathroom, you might be inclined to dismiss the problem as post-shower humidity, but when you’re struggling to open and close doors throughout the house, you’ll defini …
You’ve been looking for your dream home and think you may have finally found it. It looks great on the outside, the rooms are spacious, and the yard is the perfect size to set up a playground for your growing family. Then the seller discloses tha …
You’re walking through your home and something just doesn’t seem right. The floors look normal but they feel uneven and in some rooms, the doors and windows are beginning to stick. As an experiment, you roll one of your child’s marbles across the rug. …
Back before slab foundations became the norm, homes were lifted in place by pier and beam arrangements made from treated lumber and elevated atop blocks or piers. The beams, which run parallel the length of the house, can be spaced up to 12’ apart whil …
When your foundation is being compromised by drainage issues, a repair specialist will usually recommend using a French drain (also known as a rubble drain) or surface drain to correct the problem. The primary difference between the two systems is that …
Tiles are a decorative and durable floor covering. Although they look fragile, most types of tile can handle a lot of abuse like dropped objects and heavy loads, so cracks and other signs of damage are unusual, especially if the tiles are newer. If yo …
