When heavy rain hit Kansas City, KS this summer, it caused severe flooding across the area. The McNewton Community Outreach Center was one of the places hit hardest. A wall in their event space collapsed, stopping their programs, interrupting food distribution, and leaving families and youth without needed resources. At...
Water in a basement causes damp air, musty smells, and can ruin walls and storage. When you learn how to waterproof a basement, you protect the home from bigger and more costly problems. It also helps keep the space clean and dry all year. The right plan depends on where...
A sealed crawl space comes with real advantages for comfort, air quality, and energy use. It’s designed to close off the ground and walls so moisture, mold, and pests can’t move freely under your home. For many Kansas City homeowners, sealing the crawl space improves indoor air and reduces seasonal...
A sump pump only works when it’s cared for. Dust, debris, or a stuck float can stop it at the worst time. Simple upkeep keeps your foundation dry and reduces the chance you’ll need costly foundation piering later. We’ve seen pumps last twice as long with basic cleaning and quick...
Steel piers for foundation repair are one of the strongest solutions for homes that have settled or shifted. Many families worry about cracks in walls or uneven floors, and the right pier system can stop further movement and stabilize the structure. From our work, we’ve seen how steel piers last...
Basement water problems are one of the most common concerns for homeowners. The fix usually comes down to picking between two types of drainage systems: interior or exterior. Each one has its own role in protecting your foundation from water damage. Which option makes sense often depends on your home...
Basement humidity is one of the most common comfort problems we see. It often raises the question of what solution works, which dehumidifier is reliable, what size matches the space, how do I avoid nonstop cycles, and what level of power I really need. A unit that’s too small leaves...
Water in the basement is one of the most common problems that we see after heavy rains. It usually starts outside the house, often due to poor drainage, small gutters, or improper grading. In the Midwest, our soil keeps water and puts pressure on the basement walls. When this happens,...
A musty smell or damp floor is often the first sign that water’s starting to get in. In cases like that, it helps to understand what a system like drain tile can do. It’s made to keep water away from your foundation before it becomes a bigger issue. The system...
Mold in a crawlspace can weaken your home’s structure, trigger allergy symptoms, and lead to costly repairs if left untreated. It often starts with high humidity, water intrusion, or poor ventilation beneath the home. If you’ve noticed a musty odor or dark spots on wood, plastic, or insulation, mold is...