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How to Prevent Spring Water Damage

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 Posted in Basements, Flooding, Landscaping, Safety Hazards, Seasonal Considerations, Spring | 1 Comment »

By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP   The sounds of Spring — birds, lawnmowers, sump pumps. Flooded basements: a rite of Spring. With a little planning, however, you can minimize the likelihood of hauling soggy carpet out to dry.   Most flooded basements/crawlspaces ...

Remodeling With Grass

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 Posted in Flooding, Landscaping, Timely Home Upgrades | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP   Remodel with grass? No, this is not about a new version of straw-bale construction, or using mood-altering drugs while building. I’m talking about the ultimate in “green building”—incorporating landscape design into your plans, whether ...

Q: Every Spring, we get water in our basement. Is there anything we can do to prevent this from happening again this year?

Friday, April 2nd, 2010 Posted in FAQ, Flood, Flooding, Insurance- Home, Landscaping, Seasonal Considerations, Spring | No Comments »

A: In my experience, most water problems in basements are caused by improper channeling of surface water away from the foundation. If water from downspouts, roof runoff, or adjacent landscaping is allowed to pond near the foundation, it can saturate ...

Q—Every Spring, we get water in our basement. Is there anything we can do to prevent this from happening again this year?

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Posted in Basements, DIY Home Improvements, FAQ, Flood, Flooding, Handyman/Small Jobs, Historic Homes, Landscaping, Spring, Structural Issues, Timely Home Upgrades, Waterproofing | No Comments »

A—In my experience, most water problems in basements are caused by improper channeling of surface water away from the foundation. If water from downspouts, roof runoff, or adjacent landscaping is allowed to pond near the foundation, it can saturate the ...

Q: Do we need a permit to remodel our kitchen? How long does it take to get a permit?

Monday, January 4th, 2010 Posted in Building Permits, Construction Process, DIY Home Improvements, FAQ, Getting Started, Handyman/Small Jobs, Kitchens, Landscaping, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | No Comments »

A: The answer depends on which jurisdiction your home is located in. In general, all jurisdictions require permits for any jobs involving structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, or framing changes, among others. See a descriptive list below. If you are simply ...
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