See How Water Can Flow Against Gravity
Although not as serious as bulk water movement, capillary forces are powerful…often moving upwards without the occupant’s knowledge.
Category: DYI
How Can I Tell If I Need Gutters?
Maintain positive drainage by not allowing water to puddle near the foundation. The proper slope (angle of our lawn) should be at least 5%. That means your lawn should slope away from your foundation and be 5 inches lower, 10 feet away from your foundation.
Wood Deck Framing Regulations Get Tougher and More Expensive
A new treated wood industry standard requires “Ground Contact” rated lumber even for above-ground deck joists and beams.
Construction Coaching – Wet Lumber
:: Nail Pops – Interior Trim Cracks – Bowed Stud Walls :: These conditions could have very little to do with the quality of the sub-contractors and more to do with how the builder stored his lumber during construction, the temp and
5 Things The Seller Can Do To Prepare For A Home Inspection
Each week handymen across the country earn great money repairing homes under contract for sellers who listed their “not ready for prime time” home. There are literally dozens of issues I find each week that, if repaired in time, could have saved