5 Basement Bugs That Indicate You Have Water Problems

earwig-basement

Do you have bugs living in your basement?  Of course you do, it’s the perfect environment for the little creatures….damp, dark, and lightly inhabited.  While bugs are harmless, they do have a certain creep factor, especially when you turn on the lights and notice little things scurrying for cover. Tip: If you see lots of […]

Why Do Basements In Toronto Leak So Much?

Toronto home in Winter

Have you ever wondered why Toronto basements seem so much more prone to leakage than, say, basements in Los Angeles? While there are many factors that go into why a basement leaks, Toronto seems to help in creating the ideal conditions for a leaky basement. As Toronto natives ourselves (and basement experts), we’ve pondered this […]

Can An Air Purifier Remove Mould?

Toronto Mould removal air purifier

Although not all air purifier are the same, most are capable of removing air-borne allergens including mould spores from your home. This is helpful if you have upper bronchial infections or allergies. At the same time, they are also a useful ally in the endless battle to stop mould forming in the first place. However […]

What’s The Difference Between Underpinning and Bench Footing?

Bench footing

If you live in a metro area like we do here in Toronto, land is at a premium.  When an expanding family is looking to increase the living space in their home, they usually either choose going up (adding another floor), or going below (increasing the height of their existing basement). When it comes to […]

What Is The White Powdery Substance On My Basement Wall?

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White powder basment wall

In a word, it’s called efflorescence. When people see it on their basement walls, they often refer to it as the white powdery stuff, white mold, or white mildew. The white stuff you have on your basement walls, officially called efflorescence, is actually a deposit left behind by water. You may have noticed it on […]