Dear Jim: I’ve heard that foundation and drainage issues can cause serious problems if ignored. With the start of a new year, I want to
Dear Jim: I’m starting to worry about how the rain will affect my home. I’ve noticed some water pooling near the foundation in past storms,
Dear Jim: I have noticed over the last few years that my foundation and drainage problems are getting worse. I have cracks in my living
Dear Jim: I am about to start on a new retaining wall project in my back yard. I’ve received several bids, but they vary dramatically.
Dear Jim: I have a sump pump in my basement that has been doing its job fine for the last 10 years when all of
Dear Jim: I need your help. My basement flooded with 6 inches of water this year after it has been dry for the 30 years
Dear Jim: My basement flooded starting with the big storm on New Year’s and the problem is not getting better as the rains continue. I put
Dear Jim: I have seen problems developing in my house in the last few years, and I’m getting concerned. I’ve been getting more cracks inside, the
Dear Jim: I have noticed recently what looks like mold in the crawlspace under my home. What is causing this and how can I get
Dear Jim: Now that we are working from home full time, and one of our adult children is moving back in after college, we are
Dear Jim: I have lived in my home for 30 years and all of a sudden I’m starting to have a bunch of problems. My basement
Dear Jim: We are about to embark on a large home improvement project but have been hearing horror stories about the cost of materials, contractors backed
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