How Toilets Have Evolved…

I have had a number of requests for information on various home fixtures, so today we start with the toilet, usages and the benefits of a bidet.

 Block Basements: The Dig Begins

Last week we listed off the procedures that are needed to properly prepare a site for excavation around a block basement, in previous weeks we discussed waterproofing methods and reasons why block basements are known for water issues.

 Block Basements: We Excavate

In part 3 we looked at the different kinds of coatings and membranes that are used on block basements to correct dampness and outright water invasion. This week we look at what should happen when it comes time to dig up a basement

 Block Basements: Waterproofing

This is the third in my series on block foundations and we now look at the numerous kinds of materials, coatings and membranes on the market that are used to rectifying a wet block basement.

Block Basements: Why They Fail

The number one issue with a block basement is moisture; blocks are not waterproof…period. Water will penetrate any mortar crack, open seam or just about any opening for that matter and we all

History: Pros & Cons of Block Basements

With well over 40 plus years of building, renovation and building assessment experience block basements are continuing reminder that

Building Dates in History:

When you walk by an old building, have you ever stopped to wonder when it first had lights or running water? Many wooden buildings went up before electricity or plumbing were common. Most homes built before the early 1900s relied on wells or hand pumps, and even then, pipes didn’t show up in every home. Wiring often came later, when power lines spread through towns and cities.