The Stack Effect: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Home?

12/08/2022

Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair

The Stack Effect: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Home? For many homeowners, airflow is a topic that often gets overlooked. Yet, it’s essential to ensure your family’s comfort and preserve the quality of your home by preventing expensive damages from moisture buildup and mildew over time. One phenomenon that affects homes…

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How Long Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Last

11/29/2022

Crawl Space Repair, Waterproofing

How Long Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Last If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t give much thought to your crawl space unless there’s a problem. But the truth is, your crawl space plays an important role in your home’s overall health and performance. That’s why it’s important to make sure your crawl space is…

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How to Dry Out a Wet Crawl Space

10/01/2022

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair

How to Dry Out a Wet Crawl Space If you’ve ever experienced a wet crawl space, you know just how frustrating it can be. Not only does the water damage your floors and furniture, but it can also lead to mold growth and other serious problems. If your home has a crawl space, and it’s…

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Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist

09/01/2022

Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, Waterproofing

Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist If you’re a homeowner, one of your biggest concerns is keeping your property in good condition. That’s why it’s important to perform regular maintenance checks on all of your home appliances and systems, including your sump pump. By following this sump pump maintenance checklist, you can ensure that your pump is…

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Do You Have Mold in Your Crawl Space? Here’s What to Do

07/26/2022

Crawl Space Repair, Waterproofing

Mold can be a huge problem in crawl spaces. Not only is mold unsightly, but it can also be dangerous to your health. If you think you may have mold in your crawl space, it’s important to act immediately. Look at the 5 signs of mold in your crawl space with My Foundation Repairs, as…

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How to Encapsulate a Crawl Space

07/26/2022

Crawl Space Repair

If you have a crawl space under your home, you know how important it is to keep it insulated and sealed up. A crawl space can be a major source of energy loss, and if it’s not properly encapsulated, it can also lead to moisture problems in your home. My Foundation Repairs will discuss three…

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Why is Fixing My Crawl Space Important?

12/20/2021

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair

Why is Fixing My Crawl Space Important? Homeowners may think the crawl space is just a place under a home, but it actually has a very specific purpose. Crawl spaces help circulate air throughout your home, keeping the air inside your home fresh and homey, preventing any unwanted odor from permeating into your everyday lives.…

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What are Some Common Crawl Space Issues?

11/10/2021

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair

What are Some Common Crawl Space Issues? When you think of your crawl space, what comes to mind? Many homeowners would say that their crawl space is an area that they don’t think of often. However, ignoring your crawl space can lead to serious issues that could have costly and long-lasting effects on your house.…

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Does Basement Waterproofing Increase Home Value?

08/24/2021

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair, Finding a Foundation Contractor, Foundation Repair, Seasonal Foundation Concerns, Waterproofing

DOES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING INCREASE HOME VALUE? The value of your home is multifaceted and complex. Our homes represent so much more than a material investment; they hold memories of baby’s first steps, high school graduations, or the celebration of holidays around a dinner table filled with family and friends. Nonetheless, when it comes time to…

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What is That Basement Smell?

07/23/2021

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks, Residential Foundation Repair

What is That Basement Smell? A Guide to the Smells Emanating From Your Basement You open the door to your basement and notice an unpleasant smell emanating from down below. You try and place what it is in your head, but come up with zip, zero, nada! So what is that basement smell? Where is…

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