Sanitary sewer lines and drain pipes have been around for hundreds of years in one form or another. It\'s hard to believe, though, that until the last century or so, fixing even a simple clog in a sewer drain was a major project that could require many hours of digging, locating and labor.
Today, thanks to modern technology, plumbers and drain cleaners are able to locate and fix clogs and...
Properly maintaining the drains and sewer pipes in any structure, no matter what its age, is very important to making sure that you have clean, potable water and waste water disposal. When it comes to newer structures, owners rarely have to worry about drain clogs or pipe breakages. Modern materials such as PVC pipes are less likely to break or corrode, and new homeowners can often go several...
Sewers and drains have been around for hundreds of years in one form or another, and have allowed civilization to advance by providing clean, potable water as well as sanitary waste transportation in communities. One thing that most buildings in the country have in common today is that they all have some form or pipes, drains and sewer lines. And although our drains are absolutely vital to...
One of the most fundamental elements of any good drainage system for protecting your home\'s foundation walls from water damage are footer drains, which act as conduits to move excess groundwater away from your basement. Footer drains are not a new modern concept, and have been around for many years.
Still, the materials used to construct footer drains today are superior to those used...
Every year, thousands of more homeowners discover that their aging home is beginning to experience some form of water damage. Over the years, the steady pressure from surrounding groundwater can slowly cause havoc for your foundation walls, eventually causing cracks, mold and mildew. And while some homeowners have plenty of warning when it comes to potential flood damage, there are always...
Every year, thousands of more homeowners discover that their aging home is beginning to experience some form of water damage. Over the years, the steady pressure from surrounding groundwater can slowly cause havoc for your foundation walls, eventually causing cracks, mold and mildew. And while some homeowners have plenty of warning when it comes to potential flood damage, there are always...
When most people think about basement foundation water damage from saturated soil surrounding the home, they usually only consider the problems that affect the walls of the foundation. A lesser known problem that is often seen in homes that don\'t have proper drainage is damage to the basement floor itself. It\'s difficult to understand how water in the soil could actually cause pressure to...
It\'s a well known fact that properly waterproofing your basement is one of the most effective ways possible to add value to your property, beautify your home and protect against unwanted water damage and flooding. Especially if you live in rainy areas of the country, such as the Pacific northwest or the northeast, a good basement waterproofing job isn\'t just an option, it\'s vital to...
In today\'s economy, it\'s definitely a buyer\'s market when it comes to real estate and residential properties. In an environment like this, it\'s paramount for any homeowner looking to sell their property that they do everything in their power to increase the value of their property through affordable home improvement projects. Even small improvements can increase the potential selling...
Many homeowners don\'t think about basement waterproofing projects until they are faced with a significant flooding emergency involving large amounts of unwanted water entering their home after a large rainfall or other natural occurrence. While solving these immediate water damage emergencies are important, large cracks in your basement walls and potential flooding problems are not the only...
