Mark Johnston of Dry Otter Waterproofing joins me this week for some amazing educational content for homeowners. In this first of two parts, Mark gives us a rundown of what Dry Otter Waterproofing is all about and what a waterproofing contractor does. We then get into what I believe is one of the best investments you can make in your home if you have a crawlspace - an encapsulation. Mark talks about the process, why it's important, and the difference between an "enclosed" crawlspace and a full encapsulation. 

Part 2 is next on the schedule where we discuss general homeowner tips and education in regards to their crawlspace or basement.

Check out Dry Otter Waterproofing at https://dryotterwaterproofing.com/ and be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook. You can also reach them at 704-966-1771 .

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These three allergenic plants have one thing in common other than being a product of sin - Urushiol. 

Urushiol is the poison in these plants and makes most people absolutely miserable. Here, we give some tips on how to stay safe and how to identify the plants. Be sure to head over to @wsinspect to see the pictures of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.

A product that we found very helpful, especially for our 3-year-old is Zanfel.

Be sure to visit our website for more info about Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing.

If you have a basement (or even a crawlspace), care needs to be taken to ensure water does not enter that space. There are some things you can do yourself for preventative maintenance, but you will often find you need to hire an expert to help you with water entry problems. Lately, we have become fans of Dry Otter Waterproofing so be sure to check them out on Instagram, especially if you are in the Charlotte, NC area. 

Big shout-out to InterNACHI for doing such a great job with continuing education for home inspectors across the globe. Head over to their site to check out their article library on the topic of waterproofing and so much more.

Andrew and Sarah Wilson own and operate Wilson & Sons Inspection and Testing, LLC based in Concord, NC. Follow @wsinspect on Instagram and subscribe to the new YouTube Channel. Email, text, or DM with any questions about today's episode, home inspection in general, or if you have an idea for a guest to come on the show.

Nate Shue is The Clean Water Expert. He owns and operates Sustainable Plumbing based in Concord, NC. In this episode, Nate discusses the secret behind a clean water supply - good piping! We also talk about some common issues Nate comes across and some advice for do-it-yourselfers. Check out Sustainable Plumbing and contact Nate via thecleanwaterexpert.com, on facebook, and on Instagram - @thecleanwaterexpert. Nate is also reachable at 704-243-5591.

Nate has some great stuff and a whole lot of knowledge, so we look forward to having him back soon!

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