Where perimeter drains fail first, and what to check TL;DR Perimeter drains fail in three spots: the downspout connection, the lowest corner of the run, and anywhere sediment has been piling up since spring. Check those three in September, while the ground's still dry and the problem is easy to...
How to Safely Thaw Frozen Pipes (And When to Stop)
Frozen Pipes? 3 Spots to Check Before You Call for Help Here are the safest ways to get water flowing again in your home without causing a flood. Few things are more frustrating than turning on a tap in February and hearing nothing but silence. You expect the rush of...
Crawl Space Pipe Insulation for Cold Snaps (Tips)
Crawl Space Pipe Protection Before the Freeze Nobody thinks about crawl space pipes until a cold snap hits, and water stops flowing. That's the worst time to discover bare copper running 30 cm (12 inches) from frozen ground with nothing between it and -5°C (23°F) air. Here in South Surrey,...