Take steps to safeguard the home before snow starts to fall. Find out how contractors get their homes ready for the winter so ...
Regular observation, seasonal maintenance checklists, and professional assessments when needed help homeowners preserve ...
SKAGIT COUNTY — The sun set Thursday over the soggy and worried people of Western Washington while the fast-running Skagit ...
A musty smell in your basement might not seem like a huge deal, but it can have some big consequences. In order to tackle it, ...
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12 tips for fixing a leaky basement

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds ...
Winter has a special talent. It waits until it’s 10°F (-12°C), dark, and you’re wearing socks… then it springs a leak, a ...
MOLINE, Ill. — The Storm Track 8 team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for all day Saturday as sub-zero wind chills sweep ...
Several indicators may point to the need for professional foundation repair. Visible cracks in the foundation, walls, floors, ...
SKAGIT COUNTY — Hamilton was quiet Wednesday morning. Flood warnings, a potentially “catastrophic” forecast and a morning evacuation notice from the county were enough to drive many residents who live ...
Ventilation and the right insulation are keys to preventing ice dams and roof damage in long, snowy Wisconsin winters.
Overnight temperatures are expected to be the coldest of the season, dipping into the lower teens in north Alabama Sunday ...
You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on the faucet and only a trickle of water comes out. Here's what to do next.