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What is That?! It's an Underground Downspout Extension. When you have water building up in your lawn, it points to a yard drainage problem which generally means the water on your property is not draining away quickly enough after it rains or when the snow melts. Excess rain water in your garden or landscaped area could kill plants, and become an in...

SPONSORED CONTENTBy Lou Manfredini In my early career in construction I spent one summer as a concrete finisher. I worked on a crew pouring and finishing concrete at the old U.S. Post Office in downtown Chicago. It was really hard work, but I learned a lot from some very seasoned professionals. The one thing one of them said to me is there are thre...

National Home Improvement Month Projects, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content Work on your curb appeal. We’ve made it through Mother’s Day and now you can fairly safely plant flowers in the front of your home. Consider adding them to your flower beds, free-standing containers and perhaps flower boxes mounted to the front or your home? Make ...

Healthy Air is Essential to a Healthy Home Maintaining healthy air in your home is one of the most important things you can do to protect the health of your family. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you're likely to experience up to 100 times greater exposure to air pollutants indoors than outdoors. Since we are spending more ...

Sump Pump Maintenance Tips, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content If you live in a home with a basement or crawlspace that has a sump pump, it needs some attention and Perma Seal can help. Here are some tips and facts to keep in mind regarding sump pumps: You should be replacing your sump pump every 3-5 years if it’s a unit that runs regularly. Mea...