http://www.basementsystems.com/blog Information about basement and crawl space environments, moisture control, and creating healthier homes Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:06:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lawrence Janesky, founder and president of Basement Systems Inc., reflected on the people and principles that helped him and his basement waterproofing and crawl space repair company to the level of success at which it now stands during his acceptance speech for being conducted into the Connecticut Junior Achievement Hall ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/07/02/junior-achievement-honors-owner-of-basement-systems/ The Springfield, Missouri News-Leader wrote an article about termites, ants, and pest control and how to help stop them from entering and thriving in a home by preventing moisture. "Do whatever you can to keep moisture away from your home's foundation, Schultheis [of the News-Leader] said. Make sure rain is not ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/06/25/controlling-crawl-space-moisture-in-missouri/ From the Web site of Southface, a non-profit organization with the mission of saving energy, conserving water, and preserving the environment, comes a Top Ten List for Sealed Crawlspace Success. The list discusses many of the issues that we here at Basement Systems have been addressing for the last 7 years, ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/06/17/top-5-tips-for-sealing-a-crawl-space/ Are you planning to add some extra usable space to your house, like a new game room or a home office? Are you being held back because you don’t want to deal with the hassles usually involved in the building process? If you have an unfinished basement, you can add valuable ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/06/04/a-greener-way-to-expand-your-home/ New Jersey Basement Systems dealer, Quality 1st Basement Systems, is now installing Bilco Egress Window Wells in New Jersey. As a basement waterproofing contractor in NJ, the company's now installing egress windows is a perfect fit. Quality 1st will install Bilco doors, Bilco egress window wells, and window wells as part ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/06/04/17/ To a lot of people, basements might seem unusable as living spaces. And it is not just because they tend to be musty, damp and cold. However, after 21 years in the business of drying basements -- and not just removing water, but removing moisture and dampness from the air ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/05/28/let-there-be-light/ Rats love to live - and die - in damp crawl spaces. A damp, musty, smelly crawl space is not the best place for a human to live, but mold, mildew, bugs and various other critters love these environments. To eliminate these unwelcome guests, a home owner needs to change the ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/05/23/rats-in-the-crawl-space-in-ontario/ As in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa have recently been inundated with rain. And with the amount of water that's rained down, basements are getting flooded. The Nebraska and Iowa basement waterproofing companies out there are busy! Thrasher Basement Systems, Omaha, Nebraska, is working hard to help out home ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/05/08/nebraska-and-iowa-basements-flooding/ The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia produces an annual Georgie Awards program that celebrates excellence in home building. The Georgie Awards is the culmination of great partnerships, commitment, and dedication to the high standards the industry strives to uphold. The local Vancouver Island, BC basement waterproofing Basement Systems dealer, ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/05/08/vancouver-island-british-columbia-dealer-wins-georgie-award/ Following up on my last post, "After it rains, basement waterproofers should be busy," there are a few Basement Systems dealers that are busy. Badger Basement Systems, the basement waterproofing contractor in Milwaukee and Madison, WI and surrounding areas has had a lot of rain and their company, prepared for these ... http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/05/01/big-rains-and-wet-basements-in-wisconsin-and-minnesota/