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...

This kit also requires a $40 lab fee for putting the fibers under a microscope. It may allieviate some concern whether those ceiling...

This "Stikwood" is real, reclaimed lumber that comes in individual boards and just sticks onto any well finished smooth surface to add...

I needed a powerful spray to get rid of black mold on the ceiling of my breezeway that grows when it starts to get cold. Boy was this...

When I write I must have my yellow legal pads and the perfcet pencil: low friction, strong lead and great eraser. For my inspections I...

Buried downspout extensions are more attractive but are guaranteed to clog at some point and send water directly to your foundation. ...

Not all thermostats have them, but if you're away from home for a few days and your batteries wear out then your pipes could freeze. ...

If your crawlspace is unvented then it is being treated like an indoor space and may be adding too much moisture to your basement. This...

If the sump pump doesn't work then your primary defense against basement flooding is lost. If the sump is sealed tight and the cover is...

First thought, dry wells aren't good, means we will die of thirst after crossing the desert. Ah, but dry wells can save your foundation,...

Video doorbell can be operated from anywhere with your smartphone! Not home? Say you can't come to the door now because the pitbulls...

It responds to temperature based on different expansion rates of two metals fused together and opens automatically in the summer and...

Unless you have one of these...or you could make a foam box. Click on image for link. #attic #ventilation #HVAC

It's amazing how much damage a leaky gutter or a misdriected downspout can do. I've seen gutter overflows neglected for years causing...

Is not flex metal. This is actually aluminum coated plastic. Use solid steel flue pipe or flexible aluminum pipe as found at this link:...

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines I had two water jugs, two kerosene lanterns a few metal dishes, a bicycle and my plants and...

Click on image for link to Concrobium video, which contains helpful information. Bleach will kill mold but still leave hyphae and...

​Putting that dehumidifier in the basement will use a lot of electricty and only remove the water from the air, not mold spores, dander,...

"A blot on one's escutcheon" used to mean a stain on one's reputation, because escutcheon also meant an emblem bearing your coat of arms....

This system costs $15 a month...that's it! No wires, total control from your phone. SimpliSafe. Click on image for link. #detectors...