Most homeowners know that having a large tree too close to the house can be bad on several different fronts.  But what are the ramifications of felling one with respect to the foundation? Adam explains how felling trees around a house can affect the foundations of nearby homes.

In this episode, Adam has another interesting case study about a customer who was concerned about a rusting lally column.  He explains how important it is to maintain one's lally columns.

In this episode, Adam shares this case study and explains how leaking bulkheads can introduce water into the basement and how to fix it.

In this episode, Adam talks about an image he shared on his blog that shows a picture of a busted lally column and explains why it’s so important to address it with a professional.

Last week’s podcast was a warning of why it’s a bad idea to dig out a swimming pool in your basement.  On the heels of that, we have another DIY self-digging project gone bad. Adam explains what happened in this fascinating case study.

Last week’s podcast was a warning of why it’s a bad idea to dig out a swimming pool in your basement.  On the heels of that, we have another DIY self-digging project gone bad. Adam explains what happened in this fascinating case study.

In a newly constructed house, especially with today’s strict construction standards, the last thing a homeowner should worry about is the foundation the home is sitting on.  In this episode, Adam discusses a situation a homeowner faced when this very issue came to a head.

Over the years we’ve covered many a DIY project gone bad on this podcast.  On this episode, The Crack Daddy extols his thoughts about spray foam as a water leak prevention method.

A house fire is bad enough but depending on the severity of the damage, you might be able to save the home.  But what about the foundation?  How does a fire affect it?

Modern homes won’t have a trace of lead in the paint and other construction materials, but older homes will sometimes have legacy paint that contains lead.  How does that affect your repair work if you run into a home with lead paint?