Excessive rain, poor yard drainage or sewer backups can contribute to floods if your foundation isn’t insulated enough. This is definitely the most common cause of basement flooding. How can poor insulation be fixed? In order to repair flood damage and prevent it from happening again, you’...
Pulling up carpet can be labor intensive and a sweaty job, but it’s one which must be done if you’d like to get to the bare floors of your basement to paint them. If you have laminate flooring in your basement, you can use a crowbar to pry it up from the floors. It would mos...
A dank semi-basement apartment. KI-WOO, 24, runs from corner to corner searching desperately for a Wi-Fi signal. Various networks pop up, but they’re all password-protected. KI-WOO NO. Not you too “iptime.” Ki-Jung! Upstairs neighbor finally locked up his Wi-Fi. ADJACENT ROOM ...
the basement is meant to flood. If your neighborhood is prone to flooding of any type, you should elevate the furnace,water heaterand electrical panel. Seal the basement walls with waterproof
already has cracks, you can still prevent seepage from damaging your home. Ensure your sump pump is up to date and runs properly. If you don’t have a sump pump, consider installing one. It may seem costly, but you could prevent long term damage to your foundation and your basement. ...
Some benefits of using a rain barrel include: Keeping water away from your home’s foundation and basement Chemical-free water for your plants and turf Water conservation Reduced water bill How to install a rain barrel Whether you build your own DIY rain barrel or buy it from your local gard...
Those with flooded basements due to sewage backup were faced with both the financial and emotional burden of such an event. Sewer backup causes basement flooding when storm sewers get overloaded and can’t do their job in carrying water runoff. The heavy rain of the July 2013 storm came down...
Poorly kept lawns can erode and send heavy rains flooding across your property.Water Runoff Damage: How Can You Stop It?You’re tired of puddles in the lawn killing your grass. You’re worried about a water-damaged foundation turning into a flooded basement. It’s almost impossible to stop...
If a storm or heavy rain is forecast, a power outage could occur due to flooding. Remove vital electrical equipment from your basement or ground floor. If any of your appliances become exposed to water, it could create an electrocution hazard. ...
Turn off the water supply: Locate the main shut-off valve, typically found in your basement, crawl space, or a valve box in your yard. Turn it clockwise to close the valve and stop the water flow to the system. Drain the system: Open all the drain valves and drain plugs on your spr...