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As a home owner, it is important to ensure not only your basement is protected from excess water, but your yard as well. Your yard, in fact, acts as the first line of def...

Your crawlspace is one of the final lines of defense against water ending up in your home. A damp, moldy crawl space often leads to a damp, moldy basement. What, exactly,...

Any Northern Virginia homeowner knows that a damp basement can cause water damage, which can be stressful and expensive to restore. While you may picture a flood as the b...

Like any contractor, you want a home waterproofing company in the greater DC area that is experienced, honest, reliable, and offers competitive prices. Waterproofing is s...

It is well known that weeds and rain storms in the spring can threaten to tear apart your driveway. But what about the winter months? Threats to your driveway come from e...

With the holidays upon us, many people are hunting down the perfect gifts for friends and family members. Sometimes in all the commotion of trying to find a wonderful gif...

Mold is a nasty problem that can be difficult to get rid of, looks unsightly, and can be very hazardous to your health. Mold thrives on humidity and likes to live in damp...

Winter is a harsh season. Heavy snowfall and biting winds make for difficult travel and painful dry skin. If you're a homeowner in Northern Virginia, you know the struggl...

Halloween is the favorite holiday of both children and adults in Northern Virginia. Children are excited to dress up as their favorite superhero or character and go t...

There are two main types of foundations: poured concrete and concrete block. Both are similar and essentially serve the same purpose, so what's the difference between...

The arrival of fall signifies the return of chilly air and colorful, falling leaves. Children might be looking forward to jumping into big leaf piles, but many homeow...

Buying a house is a big investment, and you want every detail to be perfect: close proximity to work, quiet neighborhood, open floor plan. You may get excited when yo...

Soil: Unless you're an avid gardener, you may not pay much attention to it. The soil in your yard actually plays a very important role, however; it helps keep all the...

A home is only safe, of course, when its overall structure is compact, sturdy, and secure. A house with a damaged structure can mean thousands of dollars in repairs a...

Summer is in full swing, and many of us in Northern Virginia are rejoicing at the warm weather and sunny days the region has experienced lately. We've been able to sh...

‘Water, Water Go Away! Don't Come Again Another Day.' If you are reading this article, chances are you have noticed signs of excess water in or around your home....

Flash flood warning, torrential rainfall, hurricane storms; while this may sound like daily news for a tropical island­, it's also common to hear these warnings du...

Nobody wants to buy a house that has or has ever had extensive water damage or mold growth. Mold is often a tell-tale sign of water leaks and humidity in your basemen...

Mold: Just the sound of it is enough to make any homeowner cringe. It's unsightly, hard to get rid of, and can cause serious health problems after prolonged exposure....