Entries by Gary

Choosing the Right Sump Pump for Your Basement

We install a lot of sumps pumps here in Toronto.  They are usually the last line of defense to stop a flooded basement and choosing the right one for your basement is an important decision. If you’re having repeated bouts of water leaking into your basement, a sump pump is probably the first step to […]

Can My Neighbour’s Yard Cause My Basement to Flood?

Heavy rains that cause flooded yards, surface runoff and even leaking sprinkler systems from coming from you neighbour’s yard can cause your basement or crawlspace to flood. Surface Water Runoff/Flooding It happens from time to time, a neighbour changes their landscaping in some way or grades their property to where it slopes toward your home.  […]

Being Proactive To Avoid Basement Leaks

Many times a homeowner doesn’t realize they have a basement leak until it’s too late.  They discover the lake when the basement floods, when material possessions are ruined and memories are destroyed.  While it is possible sometimes that basements suddenly flood when they’ve never leaked before, often there have been symptoms and signs that are […]

What Is a Walkout Basement?

Thinking about renovating your basement?  Does your home sit on a sloped lot?  Maybe you should consider creating a walkout basement for your home. Most basements are not put to use.  Either they weren’t created for living use (low ceiling height, unfinished floors, etc), and other times the conditions down there don’t lend themselves to […]

How to Repair Smoke Damage in Your Kitchen

Smoke damage can be very difficult to clean up.  Smoke has the ability to embed itself into just about anything in your home, leaving a nasty (and lasting) odor throughout your home.  If you’ve ever been inside a home after a fire, even a minor one, you know what I mean. Smoke is actually hot […]