White Powder on Basement Walls? What It Is and How to Fix It
Discovered a chalky white substance on your basement walls? Learn how to identify harmless efflorescence, clean it safely, and stop the moisture causing it.
Water Pooling in Crawl Space? How to Find and Fix the Cause
Discovering standing water under your house after heavy spring rains is stressful, but it is usually a fixable surface-drainage issue. Learn how to safely remove the water and stop it from coming back.
How to Check Your Crawl Space for Moisture and Stop Mold
Spring rainstorms often trap hidden water under your house. Learn how to safely inspect your crawl space for moisture before summer heat turns it into a mold problem.
How to Mulch Around Your Foundation Without Causing Rot
Spreading fresh mulch is a classic spring chore, but piling it against your siding can cause expensive rot and invite termites. Learn how to grade your soil and mulch safely.
How to Grade Soil Around Your Foundation to Prevent Leaks
Fixing negative soil grading is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to stop basement leaks. Learn how to properly slope the dirt around your foundation in one weekend.
Spring Pest Prevention: How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Home
As the weather warms up, ants, spiders, and other pests start looking for ways inside your house. Learn how to proactively seal your home's exterior to stop them before an infestation begins.
Spring Gutter Cleaning: Protect Your Foundation
Don't let heavy spring showers turn into expensive basement floods. Learn how a thorough gutter cleaning and proper downspout extensions can save your foundation.