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Everyone knows that warm air rises, which is why the basement is always colder than the upper levels of your...

The three main problems when it comes to sump pumps are: pump failure, the pump can’t handle the large amount...

Organic materials should never be present in your basement because they will easily mold and rot, creating all sorts of...

The soil around your home puts a lot of pressure on the foundation walls. The amount of pressure varies depending...

The problem with block walls is that they’re extremely porous and have lots of imperfect mortar joints in them. Damp...

Causes of wall failure trace all the way back to when the home was first constructed. During construction, a hole...

Concrete Block Walls This is the most common foundation type for crawl spaces and is still used today. However, this foundation...

Do the floors above your crawl space seem bouncy, soft, or unlevel? How much longer will the floor be able...

Why do we treat crawl spaces differently than basements? If you went down into a friend’s basement in the winter...

There are numerous reasons why dirt crawl spaces are never a good idea, but the most significant one is the...

The sump pump carries water out and away from the home with a pipe—typically made out of plastic and about...

Signs of slab settlement include cracks in the concrete floor and walls separating from the floor or ceiling. Also, interior...

If your home has a dirt crawl space, you’re paying more than you should to heat and cool your home....

The term ‘relative humidity’ refers to how full of water the air is in relation to the maximum amount of...

Since air originates in your crawl space and flows upward into the upper levels of your home, it brings the...

Step 1: Fix any groundwater leakage problems by installing an interior drainage system. The SmartSump is designed specifically for crawl...

Mold is a very common problem in basements and crawl spaces. It’s important to be aware if your home has...

Some crawl spaces have insulation in the floor above, but the in reality the insulation isn’t helping much. One reason...