Posts Tagged ‘basement’
Top Five Horror Movies That Wouldn’t Be Scary If They Had A Good Drainage Contractor
Some of the scariest movies of all time include basements in which some sort of evil being scares an unsuspecting victim. What scares us most about these basements is not the demon or ghost lurking around, but the potential for foundation leaks and damage due to poor drainage. We can’t help but cringe at people…
Read MoreWaterproofing A New Home 101
Waterproofing your new home is one of those steps that might not seem as glamorous or important as the other parts in the building of a home, but it’s incredibly necessary. If you want your home to keep its high property value, stay structurally sound, be warm and dry, and be as maintenance-free as possible,…
Read MoreWaterproofing An Older Home
Older homes can make great purchases. They have the charm of another era, and a cozy feel that comes with more traditional building materials and construction. Often times, they are also built more solidly than mass-produced homes, and with the added bonus of being much more unique.
Read MoreProtecting Your Home From Old Man Winter
Many of us get so caught up in the holiday season that we have the tendency to forget to prepare our homes for the arrival and departure of Old Man Winter. The last thing anyone wants is water damage in their homes from the Spring thaw. During the time between March and April, the temperature…
Read MoreSump Pump Shopping 101
When it comes to your home, quality investments are critical to saving money long term. Your home is your sanctuary, your recluse; the place where you let your hair down and spend time with your loved ones, or simply unwind from a long, hard day. It’s when corners are cut that your home becomes a…
Read MoreBasement Window Well Issues?
One of two things are currently on your plate right now, you’re either looking at installing windows into your basement and need to add some window wells, or you’re looking to replace a couple of currently existing window wells; either way there’s a couple of things you’ll need to consider before you pick up a…
Read MoreBasement Apartments: What You Must Know!
Basement apartments; a good way for a person to either potentially help pay off their mortgage or help with their bills, or a good ‘starter’ apartment for those who don’t mind living under the ground. While this can turn into a win-win scenario for both parties, it can also turn into a massive, wet mess.…
Read MoreBuying a House? Check That Basement!
When you’re looking at new, potential homes on the market, there are so many factors that come into play, it can be hard to see all the potential problems that may spring up down the road. An example of something that’s overlooked quite a bit, are signs of a potentially leaky basement, something that could…
Read More5 Common Canada Day Misconceptions from Ashworth Drainage
Canada Day… the celebration of the birth of our fantastic, peace loving Nation. Ashworth Drainage prides themselves on their extensive Canadian knowledge?. How many of the following 5 Canada Day misconceptions were you aware of?
Read MoreWhat Will You Do For Dad This Father’s Day?
With Mother’s Day in the past, we now look forward to the slightly more daunting Father’s Day. Let’s be honest, Dads can be harder to shop for – especially since they usually have pretty much everything they want or need, and socks and ties just doesn’t seem to cut it for every gift. So just…
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