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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—Recently, I’ve noticed a musty smell of damp earth in our crawl space. Is this serious? What can be done about it?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Basements, Building Codes/Regulations, DIY Home Improvements, FAQ, Freezing Temp. Problems, Heating/Cooling, Spring, Ventilation, Waterproofing | No Comments »

A—In the spring, when the rains and irrigation cause the water table to rise, many crawl spaces get damp, and begin to smell. In extreme cases, the humidity can get high enough to support the growth of mold and mildew, ...

Q—Help! We have a ceiling leak in our cathedral ceiling every winter. We’ve had it checked by a roofer who says the roof is fine. Any suggestions?

Monday, February 8th, 2010 Posted in Drywall Repairs, FAQ, Freezing Temp. Problems, Heating/Cooling, Lighting, Money-Saving Tips, Paint, Roofing/Ceilings, Spring, Structural Issues, Timely Home Upgrades, Ventilation, Waterproofing, Winter | No Comments »

A—The water damage is likely due to humidity inside the house condensing in the cold rafter space (usually the underside of the roof sheeting) and dripping on the insulation and drywall as the weather warms up. This is probably caused ...

Q—We installed a new front door last summer, and it has warped so much it won’t close properly—more than an inch. What went wrong?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in Exterior Remodeling, FAQ, Money-Saving Tips, Paint, Spring, Timely Home Upgrades, Waterproofing, Windows & Doors | No Comments »

A—Wood will warp when one side dries out more than the other, or if the finish on one side shrinks more than the other side. As wood dries, it shrinks, and expands again as it absorbs moisture. Door manufacturers recommend ...

Q—We are having a house built, and are concerned about the plywood subflooring. It has gotten wet several times, and is starting to look weathered. Should we be concerned about it deteriorating?

Friday, February 5th, 2010 Posted in Construction Process, FAQ, Flooring, Materials- Construction, New Construction, Safety Hazards, Spring, Structural Issues, Waterproofing, Winter | No Comments »

A—Subflooring sheathing, both plywood and oriented strand board (OSB) are designed with water-resistant glues to resist the amount of rain and snow typically encountered during construction. I’ve seen floors that had been exposed to the weather for months perform flawlessly. ...

No Job too Big or too Small…Handyman Services

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Energy-Saving Tips, Handyman/Small Jobs, Historic Homes, Money-Saving Tips, Safety Hazards, Seasonal Considerations, Space-Saving/Organization, Spring, Summer, Timely Home Upgrades, Winter | 1 Comment »

  In celebration of over 40 years in the Boulder Valley, we are offering a service that our clients have always enjoyed: Handyman Services (for your Honey-do list!) and small jobs for those things like decks, outbuildings, porches, patios, repair work, ...
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