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It's spring and time to fling open those windows! But if you're having trouble letting in the fresh air because of sticking windows, it could be a sign of more serious is...

With our first "major" snowstorm coming for this winter season here are a few things you should know about how salt and sand lead to concrete and foundation issues.

There's an easy way to avoid a lot of the pitfalls of hiring a plumber, electrician, roofer, or just about any other kind of home-repair contractor. And that is to ask th...

Whether you've just noticed a crack in your wall for the first time, or you've slowly seen it grow from an inch to several, there are a few things that hold about foundat...

When we say stress in the winter months, you might be thinking around the holidays. But in fact, winter can cause a lot of trouble for the concrete around your home. Ever...

Here are five signs you need a trained foundation repair company to take a look at your crawl space. Don't wait for the problem to become more expensive

Fall is the time to get your house in shape before the colder months arrive. Although late spring and early summer is typically the wettest time of the year in the US, au...

From the day they're built or poured, foundation walls must put up with an extraordinary amount of pressure from the surrounding soil. Over time, and due to a variety of ...

That unmistakable musty smell, often described as being similar to that of a pair of wet socks or a wet dog, is the signature scent of mold and/or mildew. Most basements ...

It's time for a necessary home repair. Problems such as foundation issues, sinking concrete, sump pump failures-you name it!-can sneak up on us. Heck, even if you've know...

Bowing walls are a big problem for homes in the area and a big question, Basement Systems of New York gets asked about from homeowners. Bowing walls show that the home's ...

Ongoing water damage, such as standing water, water leaks, condensation, and more, can easily go unnoticed; especially if you don't make many trips down to your basement ...

Did you put an offer on a home and then find out the basement is leaky or there's been past flooding? Here's a rundown of what a wet basement means and your options for k...

With more people out and about, concrete issues are more noticeable - and more annoying. Read our post to find out why... and the fix.

Memorial Day is around the corner, with the start of summer hot on its heels. This means one thing: pool season. And let's be honest, if you have a pool, you likely have ...

Many reading this have likely had work done on their own homes by a contractor or know someone who has. How often can we say those experiences have been stellar? Few, we ...

Is the foam we use to lift concrete safe for the environment? Actually, one of the best things about PolyLevel is that it helps keep tons of concrete out of our landfills...

Now that the ice has thawed and the snow has melted, there could be lingering damage to your concrete. Read on to learn how the freeze-thaw cycle affects the concrete aro...

When new concrete gets poured, oftentimes cuts will be made on the top of the concrete. These cuts in the concrete slab sometimes called control joints, keep the concrete...