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Benefits of a Basement Humidifier

One of the problems with many basements in homes today is poor ventilation.  Many basements do not have functioning windows, or windows at all.  Conditions like this cause basements to become extremely...

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Benefits of Masonry Sealants

Whether your the front or back of the property is new or old, brick, stucco or stone, there are several benefits to having that structure sealed.  Years back, sealants were primarily comprised of...

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Mold, & Who It Affects

In recent years, people have become more educated and aware of mold issues and health problems attributed to mold exposure.  But in their quest to remediate the problem themselves, or by hiring...

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Crawl Space Encapsulation

Crawl spaces can be great for storing items which will clear up space in the basement giving you an opportunity to increase your living areas without clutter.  But storing items in a crawl space which...

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Being Misguided by Home Inspectors

Over the last twelve plus years that we’ve been in business, there is one particular item we hear from new home owners quite often.  Why didn’t the home inspector notice the problem?  Many new home...

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Checking a Contractor’s Insurance

Home owners looking for a contractor make a major mistake when checking a contractor’s insurance.  I see between 400 to 500 projects per year and meet many potential clients and home owners.  And...

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Cleaning Your Gutters

Many homeowners today neglect the importance of regularly cleaning out their gutters.  Gutters and downspouts prevent damage to fascia boards and will deter puddling which can later cause damage to...

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Proper Brick Pointing Methods

Recently we completed a project in Center City Philadelphia which required us to waterproof both the front and the back of the property.  The front of the property, consisting of bricks, was recently...

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Prep Work

Recently I saw a home that had a new door installed and to do so the opening had to be cut larger for the door to fit.  But the contractor failed to cover and plastic his work area properly, and brick...

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Water Damage Restoration

Water is the Earth’s most precious resource, while also being the cause of some of the worst natural catastrophes in North America.  In 2004, hurricanes caused over $21.4 billion dollars in damage.  In...

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