Methods for floor waterproofing of the basement
Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, ... filled crawlspace or basement. If you want to keep hydrostatic water from getting into your home ... of moisture it feels even more cold, and rots carpet and other floor coverings. Even the mold starts [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 14:42:48
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Aqua Technology Serving Chester, Montgomery and Bucks Counties, PA
Aqua Technology provides a number of services that include the following: Crawlspace Waterproofing, Basement Waterproofing, ... coupons here: http://www.bythezip.com/Coupons/1000011874.htm Crawlspace Waterproofing Basement ... Life of the Structure Warranty Mold Remediation & Treatment Mold Inspection & Testing [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 13:40:07
Acqua Technology Serving Chester, Montgomery and Bucks Counties, PA
Acqua Technology provides a number of services that include the following: Crawlspace Waterproofing, Basement Waterproofing, ... coupons here: http://www.bythezip.com/Coupons/1000011874.htm Crawlspace Waterproofing Basement ... Life of the Structure Warranty Mold Remediation & Treatment Mold Inspection & Testing [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 13:38:47
Basement Waterproofing - Items & Purposes
Basement Waterproofing - Items & Purposes October 14th, 2008 Posted in Bathroom DIY | 1 Comment » Materials used to waterproof basements can differ a lot in their forms and applications. The general public may be able to purchase some, while other [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 19:10:33
Waterproofing techniques for basement floors.
If basement floor waterproofing wasn’t overlooked on such a regular basis, ... are a water filled crawlspace or basement. If you want to keep hydrostatic water from getting ... basement due to excessive moisture will cause carpeting to rot, allows mold to grow and makes [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 14:26:01
Basement Floor Waterproofing Methods
If basement floor waterproofing wasn’t overlooked on such a regular basis, then there wouldn’t be as many problems with seepage and flooding when it was finished. A basement ... to the exterior biodegrades and drainage systems fill up with silt. Leakage in the basement [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 15:09:22
Why Basement Waterproofing Is Important For Every Home
by Cooper Waldstein If you are a homeowner, then it is your responsibility to make sure that you protect your investment by maintaining and ... thousands of dollars in water damage repair. Did you know that most basement waterproofing calls are made after a home has already had a flood? Don’t think that properly waterproofing your basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 11:39:38
Making Basement Waterproofing A Priority
by Cooper Waldstein If you are a homeowner, then it is your responsibility to make sure that you protect your investment by maintaining and ... thousands of dollars in water damage repair. Did you know that most basement waterproofing calls are made after a home has already had a flood? Don’t think that properly waterproofing your basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 11:43:58
The Lowdown on Waterproofing Basement Walls
You should always make sure to waterproof your basement walls when you are finishing it. Basement walls are the entry point of most moisture creating a high level of moisture in them ... windows and pipe condensation. Too much or prolonged water retention in the basement can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 06:39:04
Is Your Home In Need Of Basement Waterproofing?
by Cooper Waldstein If your area of the country experiences any significant amount of rainfall every year, ... thousands of dollars in water damage repair. Did you know that most basement waterproofing calls are made after a home has already had a flood? Don’t think that properly waterproofing your basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 22:27:58
Waterproofing Your Basement
Waterproofing Your Basement November 8th, 2008 Posted in Bathroom DIY | No Comments » Although it seems rather easy to waterproof a basement, there are many things that you must consider first [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 14:01:03
Methods for floor waterproofing of the basement
Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, ... . This moisture makes it feel even colder, causes carpet or other floor covering to rot, allows mold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 10:16:28
Aqua Technology Serving Lancaster, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton, PA
Transform that wet basement into a dry, finished basement with a lifetime, ... Counties Phone: 877-777-9791 Foundation Repairs & Waterproofing Crawlspace Waterproofing Basement Waterproofing Humidity Control Systems Mold Remediation & Treatment Commercial [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 14:05:14
Basement Services 911 LLC Serving Delaware Valley
Basement Services 911 provides expert professional basement solutions for a variety of needs such as: basement waterproofing, basement renovations, ... & Egress Windows Floor & Wall Crack Repair Structural Repairs Mold Treatment & Remediation ... the Highest Quality Products Humidity Control Systems Installation by Certified Technicians Free [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 15:14:12
Basement Waterproofing: An Important Investment
by Cooper Waldstein If your area of the country experiences any significant amount of rainfall every year, ... thousands of dollars in water damage repair. Did you know that most basement waterproofing calls are made after a home has already had a flood? One reason why many homeowners are hesitant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 22:11:30
Giving Proper Attention To Basement Waterproofing
by Cooper Waldstein If you are a homeowner, then it is your responsibility to make sure that you protect your investment by maintaining and ... basement waterproofing work done until after a damaging flood has occurred. One reason why many ... work and inquire about their professionalism and employees. Although basement flooding and water [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 11:40:54
Is Your Home In Need Of Basement Waterproofing?
by Cooper Waldstein If you are a homeowner, then it is your responsibility to make sure that you protect your investment by maintaining and ... thousands of dollars in water damage repair. Did you know that most basement waterproofing calls are made after a home has already had a flood? It’s unfortunate that more homeowners don’t realize [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 11:46:57
GIVING PROPER ATTENTION TO BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
by Cooper Waldstein If your area of a nation practice any poignant volume of rainfall each year, ... opposite methods which can be used to scrupulously waterproof a basement, as well as a association ... afterwards we should positively be concerned about a probability of flooding in your basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 12:15:54
How to Waterproof a Basement?
Although it seems rather easy to waterproof a basement, there are many things that you must consider first. In fact, many of the things that you’ll read about here are not discussed often. Before [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 06:42:04
Basement Waterproofing Is Essential For Your Home
by Cooper Waldstein Have you had your home inspected recently to make sure that it isn’t in need of basement waterproofing repairs? ... t necessarily expensive. There are always more affordable options for stopping water damage ... , and experienced contractors can work within your budget to protect your home from water damage. Always [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 11:43:49
Mas Labs, The Mold Experts
For over 20 years, MAS Labs has satisfied customer after customer with their great work in mold removal ... Abatement and Sampling Mold Prevention Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers Basement / Crawl Space Mold Basement / Crawl Space Waterproofing Foundation Wall / Floor Sealing French Drain / Drain Tile Systems [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 12:54:32
Basement Waterproofing
The other week, a strong typhoon had passed here in my place and left some damages affecting most of my neighbors ... learn about backup sump pump, a very quick way to repair their leaking basement. This is so cool ... some of their unused furniture. I visited one house and I was really sad when I saw that their basement is already [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 15:00:15
Things learned during illness
It is unwise to mention out loud to one's sister that one's family has been remarkably devoid of the stomach flu for the last four years ... . The man is simply amazing. And he's ours. The smell of laundry being washed in the basement ... . completely waterproof so as to be able to basically hose down the place at any moment [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 16:46:00
Waterproofing Basements
Could you imagine getting up one morning and walking down to the basement only to find it full of cracks. Or worse, maybe it is seeping and mold has started to form. Or worse than either of those issues ... than their competitors. They can solve basement cracks and leaks, seepage, mold and drainage [more...]
Date: 2008-07-18 20:32:38
As my contractor puts the somewhat-finishing touches on my hardwood floors downstairs ( ... it up when I want to reno my upstairs with REAL wood and use it in my basement where it will be waterproof ... there at the Depot and thought, "well, maybe I can install this and reuse it in my basement someday [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 05:55:30
Innovation Matters
English Retreads is a Boulder, CO based company born from Heather English’s own desire for a vegan handbag ... for friends, the company was officially founded in 2001 and operated out of her basement. Now based ... , urban, waterproof products throughout local boutiques in the U.S. and Canada. Not only [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 00:14:40
Basement Waterproofing: An Important Investment
by Cooper Waldstein If your area of the country experiences any significant amount of rainfall every year, ... ways to stop flood and water damage in a home. Depending on your budget, waterproofing companies ... construction, newer homes can experience flooding and water damage, too. Regardless of whether [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:01:50
So much choice, so little time (and money!)
So, I have a decision to make sometime in the next couple of weeks ... (I know, that doesn’t make sense) shoes. Not tremendously sensible black-leather-waterproof-last-for-years shoes, not bargain basement sale shoes but shoes that would be a treat. My thinking was, what is the point [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 21:26:36
The final decisions
We were going through our things tonight. We have a large maybe pile of things we may want to take with us ( ... much of the day sitting in the basement with this pile completely immobilized by the whole process ... waterproof pants. What electronics to take, and what plugs and adapters to take to make sure [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 02:47:33
Merry Christmas
Ok, so Christmas is my all time fave. Seriously. I. LOVE. IT ... , crock pot, griddle, waterproof case for my ipod with waterproof headphones so swimming laps won't ... and sitting in our basement. He's spoiled.Anyway, we had a fabulous Christmas. Sorry we didn't [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 03:19:00
Texas (Alabama) Flood
Well, I think our drought is over. We are now in the midst of widespread flooding ... of the wetness in the basement is my own fault because I have just never taken the time to waterproof and back ... . Of course, my house is way too high up to be in danger but a little water was getting in my basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 01:48:00
it doesn't take much, really.
during our recent ARCTIC BLAST 2008 i realized i was lacking in the wintry boot department.ever the consummate shoe researcher, i checked my sources and found these babies - warm, good traction, waterproof and adorable.i'm in love.an added bonus: i can walk around our flooded basement [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 20:31:00
Green Church Bulletin
After many weeks, there has been activity at the Green Church site ... Kimballs are worried about their exposed basement wall. The bricks are softening and turning yellow ... of Cavalier's failure to waterproof the exposed wall.The BRUMC and their lawyer still won't respond [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:38:00
not a creature was stirring…
Apparently I did not buy waterproof snowpants because every time I turn around there are wet ones strewn across the basement floor ... . Just as I was about to pick it up I started to question whether it was a real mouse. I called up the basement steps [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 04:40:13
a day in the life of a WAHM
A few people have asked me recently how I do it all, and my answer has mostly been, "not very well! ... get ready for schoolwalk my son to schoolorder waterproof name labels for the kids' umbrellas & water ... to be movedshampoo the area rug in the basement that got soaked with rainchange into gym clothes [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 00:50:00
What To Do in Hurricane-Force Winds
Hurricane Ike is prompting warnings and hurried evacuations from heavily populated Texas coastal areas ... , hanging plants - and put them in your garage or basement, or far away from your house. Tie down other ... in as safe a place as possible — a waterproof container stored in an interior closet. If there is time [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 12:11:35
Hmmm…I Could Hang Leashes from That!
This little boy looks mightily confused. I am sure the photographer or the ad agency told him to “look like he was getting his bat out to play with, ... his stuff. What is that on the top shelf? It looks like a can of spray that you waterproof boots ... posh with the right elements. Hmm…I wonder if they would come in and want to do the basement, too. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 02:06:40
What Your Child's Preschool Teacher Wants You to Know
Destination Anywhere 1. Many of us are also parents. We do understand, really. Being a parent is hard, hard work ... of the Filene's Basement Bridal Sale. Silver laundry pens will work on dark clothing and boots. Mitten clips are everyone's friend. Waterproof mittens with velcro are a great invention, and will keep your child's [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:56:44
This Too Shall Pass
3/365 A friend once told me that eventually the desire for more children would eventually pass ... shelf of my wardrobe, which has housed baby blankets, burp cloths, and waterproof pads for the past ... to this mental finishing of a chapter in my life. The box went to the basement this evening. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 02:40:10
The Best and Worst Places to Stash Cash in Your Home
By Linsey Knerl The current economy has many people considering a simpler method of financial security – cold, hard cash ... a false drain in the floor of your garage or basement, you can place a pipe full of money where no one can see. (Just make sure your cash is stored in a waterproof container or baggie, in case [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 16:37:12
Or Study Anthropology So What
My cousin Sandy's whirlwind wedding is midday Saturday. Three members of my horrified family have called and asked the same ominous question ... at the list and waved a white hanky. Then he muttered something about plumbing and skulked around the basement ... lives now. I don't know where. It starts with a U. Anyhow, I picked out a sewing kit, a waterp [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 14:07:41
The Mother of Invention.
"A good home must be made, not bought." Joyce MaynardFor sometime now, I have been observing the building of a new suburb.... or perhaps it is just the spread of an old one, hard to tell here. Perhaps I pass through this area no more often than every two weeks, but each occasion I note there has been a substantial amount of activity [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 15:42:00
Resolved
Well, I started marathon training today! Woo! Actually, the training technically started yesterday, but the first day (ignore the days of the week; I’ve rotated them back a day to have my long run on Saturday) was cross-training, so it hardly felt like a “start.” I went to the gym and spun for half an hour, then did some weights [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 18:54:46
Mexican BBQ
During my last hour of sleep I had one of those strange, stressful dreams where I found myself in harms way after trying to escape undetected from some industrial-like compound. For an instant, I felt my life was in jeopardy. Suddenly, I woke and realized it was just a dream and that I was OK [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 04:59:00
The Best and Worst Places to Stash Cash in Your Home
By Linsey Knerl The current economy has many people considering a simpler method of financial security – cold, hard cash. And while we all agree that a buck has value, it is also a bit vulnerable when not hidden properly. Forget the $3000 hi-tech safe, and stick with these affordable tricks I picked up [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 16:37:12
What are Popular Home Repair Scams?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The last time I changed our furnace filters, I sliced my finger open. I’m not a handyman by any stretch, but I do attempt to take care of things around my house. There are times, though, when you just have to call in someone else to fix something [more...]
Date: 2008-06-11 06:06:39
windmill ideas and other stuff made from junk
http://www.nepanewsletter.com/zetatalk/ ... og0111.htm SCROUNGING, HOW TRASH MAY BECOME YOUR TREASURE Scrounging is the art of looking for supplies in improbably places, in junkyards, in the trash blown about by hurricane force winds during the pole shift, in cars that can no longer run on gas that is no longer available, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 03:02:08
Get Whisked Away
Transporter 3100 minutesJason Statham, Natalya RudakovaDirected by Luc Besson19 December 2008GV Plaza Not listed in the brochuresTransporter 3 isn't really a movie. It is a one-and-a-half-hour long advertising vehicle for Audi. If you are going to catch the film be sure to look out for the following:1. Audi cars are waterproof. Drop them [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 01:06:00
Weekends
This could possibly, hopefully not, be one of the last really nice weekends we may have - chilly (it's only 56 right now) ... for about 5 or 6 years, we didn't have a basement. Well - junk gets thrown in there to the point you can't walk ... in the basement for the last 2 years waiting for me to get to it (I painted it with primer today [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 20:46:00
How to Install Rain Gutters
Time Needed - Between 6 and 8 Hours Estimated Cost - $2 to $6 Per Linear Foot For homes in most areas throughout the country, having rain gutters and downspouts is necessary so that you can collect rainwater and carry it away from the home. Without rain gutters and downspouts, the water would erode the soil around the foundation of your home, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:36:28
