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Wet or LeakyBasement Tips When it comes to wet or leaky basements, everyone knows the old saying “An ounce of prevention is always worth more than a pound of cure”. Yet the majority of us it seems live our lives under the philosophy of,  “Why do today when we can put off until tomorrow.” With…

Typical Applications for Waterproofing Using Injection Injection is commonly used in many waterproofing applications for poured concrete foundations and/or solid concrete structures. Examples are: 1. Crack repair and waterproofing of any poured concrete structure such as foundations, parking garages, concrete swimming pools, etc.;2. Form ties, tie rod ends or snap rods;3. Honeycombed areas in foundation…

Basement mold or mildew is a common problem in homes. If you basement smells moldy or musty and you can see visible mold growth, it’s possible that you could have a mold infestation that can effect the health of your family. Even if you can’t see it, mold could be hiding behind finished walls, ceilings…

Wise Cracks® has been serving clients with leaky basements for 23 years. At Wise Cracks® nothing is more important than helping people reclaim much needed living space in their basement and protect their most valuable asset, their home. Wise Cracks® is one of those opportunities that our Franchisees usually say they wish they had found…

Make sure you’ve done your home’s winter maintenance and preparation. There are also steps you should take to help keep your home prepared for the wintry weather. Although we are well into the season, a few reminders may be helpful even at this later stage. Here are a few tips:  Burst water pipes cause damage…

Winter is hard on houses. You can however, reduce your risk of property damage from the hazards of cold weather with these home maintenance tips from Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). “With an increase in extreme weather events causing more property damage, it’s important to follow a home maintenance schedule all year round. In winter,…