How Long Does Basement Waterproofing Last?
If your basement is wet and musty due to leaking walls or floors, basement waterproofing is the solution. Without such a solution in place, your home could experience the pitfalls of water damage, from health problems due to mould growth to serious structural problems due to rotting wood. If left untreated, your home could experience additional costly repairs, including emergency plumbing services. When it comes to basement waterproofing, the first step is to determine the source of your wet basement. Is high humidity the source or is outside water entering your home? Read More
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How To Control Drain Flies In Your Home
Drain flies, which have a fuzzy appearance, can take up residence in your kitchen and bathroom sinks (and also your bathroom walls), feeding on organic matter and sewage in your pipes. While drain flies do not transmit diseases, they may grow in numbers if not stopped. Routine Drain Cleaning The number one tip to control drain flies is to perform regular drain cleaning once per month to prevent clogs (and thus eliminate the ideal breeding area for drain flies). Read More
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4 DIY Decor Ideas With Industrial Piping
The industrial look is making its way into homes more and more, giving a nod to large 19th century factories that were abandoned and turned into purposeful spaces for various creatives. The industrial look incorporates wood, exposed brick and exposed pipes from plumbing and electrical systems. One way to achieve this look is with industrial piping from the hardware store. Here are four DIY ways to incorporate it into your decor (hint: all of these items also serve a practical purpose as well). Read More
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What To Do If Your Snake Breaks In The Drain Line
Perhaps you’ve encountered a stubborn clog in one of your drains. The plunger wouldn’t do the trick, so you decided to take on the problem yourself as a DIY project, using a plumber’s snake to accomplish the task. All was well until your snake broke in the drain line. Now what? While we are certainly fans of DIY, there are some home projects that are best left to the professionals. Tough clogs that don’t seem to resolve themselves with a plunger are one such example. Read More
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How Basement Waterproofing Can Improve Your Health
If you are unfamiliar with the process of basement waterproofing, allow us to briefly explain it here. In short, it is a solution to a wet and damp basement due to leaky walls, although it offers additional benefits. You can reduce your energy costs and increase the value of your home. Should you choose to make your basement liveable, you will also be creating more space and even more value to home. In the end, you will easily recoup your investment. You will certainly not regret it. Read More
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