Identifying, Preventing, and Eliminating Common House Pests
March 13th, 2024 by Samantha Moore Cockroaches – The Resilient Invaders Cockroaches are infamous for their resilience and adaptability. These nocturnal creatures thrive in dark, damp areas and can carry diseases and trigger allergies. Ants – Tiny Trailblazers Ants may be small, but they operate in organized colonies that can quickly become a nuisance. Rodents – […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Pest Control
March 13th, 2024 by Samantha Moore Understanding Pests To effectively combat pests, it’s crucial to understand the common culprits that might invade your space. From the pesky cockroaches and ants to more elusive intruders like rodents and termites, each pest comes with its unique challenges. Identifying the signs of infestation early on can make a significant […]
Carpenter Ants Unveiled
March 13th, 2024 by Samantha Moore Unraveling the Carpenter Ant Enigma Understanding your enemy is the first step in effective pest control. This section will delve into the characteristics of carpenter ants, including their appearance, behavior, and nesting habits. By identifying these signs early on, you can take proactive measures to protect your home. Signs of […]
Three Reasons to Fix Your Home’s Foundation Immediately
November 27th, 2023 by Samantha Moore Here are three reasons why waiting to get your foundation fixed is a bad idea. 1. The problem will get more expensive. Often, when someone notices a foundation issue, it’s usually something that started small and grew over time. This could be a crack in a poured concrete basement wall, […]
The Importance of Protecting Your Driveway’s Cracks and Joints
November 27th, 2023 by Samantha Moore What’s a Crack? What’s a Joint? Before we start, we need to address the above questions because your driveway likely has at least one of these, if not both. First, let’s talk about the cracks that are supposed to be there: control and expansion joints. Control joints are deliberately placed […]
Exploring the Benefits of Concrete Repair
September 25th, 2023 by Samantha Moore Safety is paramount when it comes to any structure. Damaged concrete can pose significant hazards, from tripping on uneven surfaces to more severe structural issues. Concrete repair ensures that these risks are minimized, making the environment safer for everyone. Replacing an entire concrete structure is not only expensive but also […]
How to Protect Your Driveway From Cracking, Pitting and Crumbling
September 12th, 2023 by Samantha Moore Water, Water Everywhere Water is concrete’s enemy. It can wash away supporting soil when there’s too much of it. It can cause soil to shrink when there’s too little. And when it freezes and thaws over and over, it can cause concrete surfaces to crack, pit and crumble. Here’s the […]
Above-Ground Pools & Foundation Problems
August 22nd, 2023 by Samantha Moore Above-Ground Pools and Foundation Problems Before we start, here’s a quick fact: The average 24’ x 54” above-ground pool holds approximately 15,000 gallons of water. Ok, let’s stow that little tidbit of information for a second and talk about what causes foundation problems: Soil. Specifically, soil instability. Why Soil Becomes […]
Summertime means drought. And drought means settlement.
July 7th, 2023 by Samantha Moore How Drought Affects Your Home’s Foundation In much of the country, summer means more than just warm weather. As the lush rains of spring give way to the hot, dry spells of late July and August, the clay soils beneath our browning lawns begin to dry up and shrink. But […]
What Your Sticking Windows and Doors Are Telling You
June 23rd, 2023 by Samantha Moore They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But when it comes to your home’s windows, they might just be the eyes that help you see its foundation problems. Stick with us here. Actually, sticking is the key to the issue. When windows and doors stick in their […]