As a homeowner, the new year is an opportune time to start fresh and make improvements in your home. Preparing your home for the new year is essential; when done right, you will benefit from increased efficiency while avoiding preventable repair costs.
Category Archives: Healthy Home
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Dec
Dec
Are you a homeowner looking to maximize your home’s value? Finishing an unfinished basement could be the solution. Not only will it create more living space and increase the square footage of your property, but can bring great financial rewards too. From providing extra living space and storage to additional entertaining opportunities, many advantages come […]
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Nov
Nov
A flooded basement is more than just a giant headache; they’re a safety and health hazard. When your basement floods, you have more than just water to contend with—there may be sewer backup and debris like building materials. These can cause injury and illness if not handled properly.
Healthy Home, Waterproofing
Prepare your home pipes for freezing temperatures to avoid a costly water emergency!
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Oct
Oct
Each year when the temperature drops, homeowners experience frozen pipes that crack or burst and cause flooding that can damage walls, floors, and furniture. To prevent this emergency, take the time to winterize the pipes in your home.
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Oct
Oct
Your sump pump is an essential part of your basement waterproofing system. Do you have a backup battery for it when the power goes out, or the central system fails?
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Sep
Sep
Now that it’s getting colder and energy costs are expected to rise, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep those bills down. Put Your Ceiling Fans On “Winter Mode” Most fans on the market have what’s known as “winter mode” that allows it to turn clockwise in the winter months. When the fan […]
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Aug
Aug
The goal of good drainage in your yard is to keep water away from your home and other spaces. This essential system is sometimes overlooked in landscape design, which can cause many problems, from a damaged foundation to your landscaping, like root rots and other plant problems. When you have effective yard drainage, it:
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Aug
Aug
The stack effect refers to how the air in your house moves. Warm naturally rises in a home, as it’s less dense than cold air. This warmer air travels from the lower levels up through the living area and exiting through the attic. This stack effect significantly impacts the air quality in your home, as […]
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Jul
Jul
From a comfortable living space to a place for storage and laundry, your basement is a versatile area that needs your attention. While basements are generally safe places to be, steps should be taken to keep them safe for the home’s occupants. Just because it’s out of sight doesn’t mean it should be out of […]
Foundation Repair, Healthy Home, Waterproofing
What To Expect When Getting Your Basement Waterproofed
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Jul
Jul
Do you wrinkle your nose at the musty smell every time you go down into your basement? Do you dread to think of the day you’ll find a puddle of water where it’s not supposed to be? If so, it’s time to contact the professionals at Missouri Basement to get your basement waterproofed. Here’s what […]