Spring rains are doing their job to make Frederick County lawns beautiful, but they can do a lot of damage to your basement if your sump pump isn’t working. Before you find your belongings under water, here’s how to know if your sump pump is working correctly, and what to
Spring has officially arrived in Frederick County. Before you find yourself in a pool of a mess during the warmer seasons, be sure to go through this checklist to avoid any plumbing problems. Is Your Sump Pump Working? In heavy spring downpours, your sump pump can keep your basement from
If you’re buying a home in Frederick County this spring, you’ve probably already made your wish list including the number of bedrooms, preferred neighborhood, and whether you’d like a two-story or a ranch. But a lot of potential homeowners don’t realize that even when they find the “perfect” home, they need
It’s still winter in Frederick County, and we haven’t had to worry about a lot of melting snow causing flooding problems — yet. But even if we do make it through to March without much snow, there’s an imminent rainy season ahead. To prepare now, make sure to consider the
There’s a lot of excitement in the air as we approach summer in Frederick County. The kids will soon be home every day getting more sleep, eating more of your food, and…we have to say it…causing more potential plumbing problems. Let’s take a look at how to prevent some of these issues. Toilet
Just as the weather folks predicted, we got a lot of snow in Maryland. Winter Storm Jonas packed a punch in Frederick County and the snow looked pretty as it fell, but now that it’s piled up in our yards and will soon melt, it’s time to think about something not so pretty:
After watching shows on HGTV, you might think all it takes to install a basement bathroom is a weekend with the help of a few buddies. But there’s a lot more to consider besides what kind of shower, toilet and sink you want to install. And a lot more work than
As much as we loved the business that all the rain in Frederick County brought us last week, we’re hoping for our customers’ sake that it stays dry for a while. Many of the wet basements we encountered were due to faulty sump pumps, so if you were a victim of a
Many of us in Frederick County enjoy watching the snow fall, but as it starts to build up inch by inch around our homes, it’s important to think about the damage it can cause when it melts. Let’s look at a few things you can do to reduce potential problems and claims on
We’re crossing our fingers that we’ve seen the last of snow and ice, but that means we’ll be moving on to Mother Nature’s next challenge: Rain! After a hard rain, it’s always a shock to feel water on your feet when you step into your basement. A working sump pump
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