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The cause of a wet or damp basement can be signs of a potential bigger issue. readily apparent and corrected with the proper fix. Here are some probable causes and possible solutions: Problem: The source of water in the basement cannot be located. Solution: To...

Damp, musty smells and wet walls are signs that water is getting into your basement or crawl space. Rainwater runoff from your roof or landscape soaks into the ground and often collects near your home – that is against basement walls, crawl spaces, or in the soil...

If you’re looking to outsmart the rain this season – NOW is a good time to start! Instead of waiting for the next December rain storm, prepare your home and property now by making drainage and rain-collection improvements this fall to ensure that water doesn’t wreak...

The Fountain, a Fife With all the weight of your Seattle home, plus uneven and shifting soils, along with temperature and moisture fluctuations, your home’s foundation support takes it from all sides. The trick is to know for certain if that crack is cosmetic or...

Moisture is one of the most detrimental components to a home’s structural integrity. No matter how well you take care of your home, chances are good you’ll find yourself struggling with moisture problems in the basement. Why does this happen? If you have moisture in...

You may not know it, but the home you love, have put your heart and soul into, and have taken care of for all of these years could be making you sick. There are many potential areas of risk. For example, you could have areas of mold and mildew in your home. These...

Fountain History  The Fountain has been a beloved fixture in Fife since 1914, originally serving as a watering station for horses at what is now the intersection of 54th and 20th Streets. In 1984, it was relocated to its current spot in front of the Fife Swim Center....

The foundation of a home is one of the most critical – if not the most critical – structural component of a home. Yet, homeowners often don’t think twice about it. The foundation’s stability is dependent on many factors, but shifting ground, water runoff, and...

BUILDERS PIERSBuilders piers are poured before the foundation is laid at a spacing of 4-8 feet apart and can be as shallow as 3-4 feet deep. The piers were designed to assist in holding the grade beam in place. Due to their low level of placement, it is not uncommon...