Paul CumminsJan 4, 20191 minLovely Drainage SolutionWater was draining from driveway into basement. Soil was added to regrade away from the house and a drainage channel lined with gravel...
Paul CumminsJun 24, 20171 minThe Drain to NowhereWater is the main enemy of your house. We don't want roofs to leak, concrete blocks to show salt deposits, pipes to break, siding to...
Paul CumminsSep 18, 20161 minLosing soil along a sloping foundation?I'm not a fan of painting the timbers: they will flake soon and look grimy. Just need to be sure the soil and mulch doesn't get too...
Paul CumminsJan 5, 20161 minA levy for your basement door!Drove my Chevy to the levy and it WAS NOT dry. Water pouring in under the door, wood trim rotting on either side...led me to drink a...