Yesterday, 28 October 2015, we were happy to take part in Angie’s List ProConvo event on Twitter. In case you missed it, the topic was Fall Maintenance. Many contractors contributed to discussion and answered questions that ranged from “when is a good time to hire …
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The state of New Hampshire provides this information in order for property owners to make an informed decision as to when they should consider removing snow from a roof. Did you know that the weight of snow varies? Light fluffy snow may only weigh about …
Read Full ArticleWhen we have huge snowfalls such as we have had over these past 2 weeks, it is important that we get that snow removed for both safety and comfort. For the Basement Shoveling snow away from your home and clearing it from the foundation will …
Read Full ArticleAccording to the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), exposure to radon in the home is responsible for an estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas and is continuously created by natural breakdown of metals in soils. …
Read Full ArticleA flooded basement is a nightmare for homeowners. The aftermath of a flooded basement is not just water drenched and damaged personal belongings, furniture or appliances and fixtures. Flooding in the basement can cause safety issues that many homeowners don’t even think about. For this …
Read Full ArticleDid you know that about 40% of the air that we breathe in our homes comes from the basement? The basement can contain allergens such as mold and mildew and even radon gas. Particles of dust and pollen can also enter the basement and flow …
Read Full ArticleClimbing Up and Out of the Basement! Having sleeping quarters in a basement means that the basement must have a form of egress that one can escape out of in the event of an emergency. Emergency escape access is a legal requirement and many municipalities …
Read Full ArticleAn article recently published on New Hampshire newspaper The Union Leader‘s website caught our attention. The potential for flooding with any rains this Spring is high. We know from experience that heavy snowfall throughout the Winter leads to ground saturation in the Spring. When the …
Read Full ArticleEffloresence in Basements Have you ever noticed white lines running along your foundation or basement walls? These lines look like chalk lines and if you look closely, they may be raised and bumpy. Efflorence can also present itself as powdery and crystal like build-up. What …
Read Full ArticleEvery day many of us wake up in the morning and hit the basement workout room to exercise. The basement can be a perfect space to create your own home gym and exercise room. Creating a basement workout room is convenient, it’s cost effective and …
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