How to Repair Concrete Cracks
If you own a home with concrete walkways, patios or driveway, then you probably know that concrete cracks are almost always inevitable. Concrete is an amazing building material that can be shaped and formed [...]
Soffit Mold: Causes and Fixes
Mold growth on a home’s soffits and adjacent components, such as fascia boards and gutters, can be a mysterious and frustrating condition for a homeowner. Soffits are the exterior horizontal undersize components at the [...]
Proper Fence Construction and Maintenance
Fences around a home help to create a more peaceful and safe space where pets and children can use the yard freely without being open to the street or neighborhood beyond. A fenced-in home gives [...]
Unlined Chimneys: Protecting the Hidden Structure
During the summer, chimneys are often an afterthought that are not given much consideration. Come winter, the warmth and comfort associated with a nice fireplace is something most homeowners look forward to. However, [...]
Drywall Ghosting
Drywall Ghosting Ghosting in interior drywall refers to the appearance of faint, sometimes shadow-like patterns or discoloration on the wall surface. This phenomenon is also known as "thermal tracking" or "soot staining." Ghosting typically [...]
What is Efflorescence?
When looking for evidence of moisture intrusion in a crawlspace or basement, some of the most obvious signs include water stains on the floor or vapor barrier, decay in wood, or moisture damaged framing. [...]