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Freeze-thaw cycles across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama may vary in severity, but the cause is the same: moisture plus temperature...

Crawl space encapsulation retains heat more effectively than fiberglass batt insulation in most homes. Encapsulation blocks cold air movement, reduces...

Ice, snow, and rock salt don't just disappear when winter ends. They quietly damage your concrete. Rock salt lowers water's...

La Niña has been sweeping the United States, bringing a cold and dry winter to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. The...

Radon is an invisible, radioactive gas that can build up inside homes and increase the risk of lung cancer. The...

Closing crawl space vents in the winter may seem like a smart way to block cold air and lower heating...

Crawl space pipes freeze because cold outside air flows through vented or poorly insulated crawl spaces, dropping pipe temperatures below...

Holiday decorating can help you spot early signs of foundation problems. Look for: Cracks or bowing walls in the basement when...

Kentucky's record rainfall and saturated soil are forcing water into crawl spaces and basements, leading to mold, musty odors, and...

Construction vibrations, like pile driving, blasting, and compaction, can weaken the soil around your home and cause your foundation to...

Northern Alabama's year-round humidity, heavy rainfall, and clay-rich soils cause foundations to expand, contract, and settle unevenly over time-leading to...

Winter is almost here, it's time to prepare by winterizing your home. The best way to get your house ready...