Tagged: basement water damage
If you’re a homeowner, discovering water damage in your basement is one of the most disheartening and stressful experiences imaginable. Worse yet, it can lead to costly repairs and lost belongings if not addressed...
If you’ve ever experienced a flooded basement, then you know just how disruptive and costly it can be. While there are many potential causes of basement flooding, one of the most common is groundwater....
What is Orbeez? Orbeez is a kid’s toy. They are gel beads that grow when they touch the water. They are super absorbent polymer beads made of acrylic acid, sodium hydroxide, and water. To...
Having water damage in your basement can create musty odors in the space. You should never ignore this odor as it can eventually spread to the rest of your home. Untreated water damage can...
Water damage can be a silent threat, hiding behind walls and spreading underneath carpeting. The damage may not be evident until serious ruin has occurred. But spotting water damage in its earliest stages can...
Proactive homeowners understand the value of taking steps to prevent basement flooding. Without practical measures to keep water out, moisture will invite itself in. The unwelcome houseguest causes a host of water damage and...
Homeownership is expensive. However, the costs don’t stop just with the purchase. You have to pay to maintain and repair your home to keep it in a livable and safe condition. When it comes...
Ice dams are hard to avoid in the wintertime, especially during the beginning and end of winter. They can be pretty to look at but can cause critical water damage to the interior and...
The amount of water vapor in the air is known as humidity. Every home produces plenty of humidity through cooking, taking hot showers, and even breathing. Moisture is also released from the soil...
Basement flooding is no stranger to most American homeowners. In fact, statistics from the National Flood Insurance Program reveal that home flooding is the number one disaster in the country. Insurance companies are swamped...