What is That?! – Sump Pump
What is that?! It’s the Zoeller® Sump Pump. The sump pump is the heart of the waterproofing system, keeping water flowing away from your home that could otherwise result in several inches of water in your basement or crawlspace. The Zoeller® Sump Pump is not only one of the most reliable and trusted sump pumps […]
Think Spring – Wet Weather
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content Let’s face it, it’s going to rain. If you have a basement that leaks and you haven’t fixed it once and for all then now is the time to get that done. The fact is, a leaky basement is stressful, adds work to your life and […]
What is That?! – WaterGuard
What is that?! It’s our WaterGuard® Basement Drainage System! This product is part of an interior basement waterproofing system, designed to permanently eliminate basement water issues. When homeowners experience a wet basement or repeated seepage of water, especially during rain storms, they might look to a conventional French Drain that is installed outside of the […]
Your Crawl Space Can Be a Lot Better
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content Your Crawl Space can be a lot better. Several years ago we took our House Smarts TV cameras and did a story on Crawl Space Encapsulation. Here is the link: Click Here. It is obvious people are interested in the topic as over half a million […]
What is That?! – Crawl Space Liner
What is that white and blue plastic sheet?! It’s Crawl Space Encapsulation liner!! Many crawl spaces go unfinished, ugly, and neglected, but that space is so much more valuable than you think! More than 50% of the air you and your family breathe in the home originates from the crawl space. When crawl spaces get […]
Hear it From Lou: Why Winter Is the Best Time for Waterproofing
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content That leaky basement you had in the spring and summer is still leaky even though it’s winter. If you live in Chicagoland there is a good chance you have a basement or crawlspace and if it has leaks you really shouldn’t ignore the issue. I get […]
Hear it From Lou: Basement Defender
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content How much are you willing to pay for peace of mind? I think the answer to this question is different for everyone. For me, if I can get a good night’s sleep with little or no worries that’s worth a lot. For years you have […]
What is That?! – Wall Anchor Plate
A really hefty serving dish? A big metal domino? What is that?! It’s a Wall Anchor Plate! This heavy-duty steel will effectively stabilize concrete block and poured concrete walls if they show signs of tipping or falling in. Wall anchor plates are commonly used to reinforce and stabilize building walls, especially in older or masonry buildings […]
Hear It From Lou: Crawl Space Encapsulation
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content This time of year, we start to think about being more comfortable in our homes. The cold weather tends to reveal all the places the drafts are coming in. If you live in a home with a crawlspace, some of that cold air may be […]
Hear It From Lou: Structural Signs
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content I hear it all the time; “My interior door won’t stay open”. “There’s a crack above a window or in the ceiling that I keep patching and it keeps opening”. Sometimes these are easy fixes, better wall spackle and technique. Other times it can be […]
