The mystery holes in the foundation were made by the foundation form panels. If they are leaking, there are concrete repair products for foundation repairs. Be sure the concrete repair is done with an expanding foundation repair product. Read the original post: Concrete Repair

Tim Carter shows how ice dams form and explains how to stop the damage they cause. He also shows a second roof on the same house with no ice dam and explains the mystery of no ice and ice dam solutions. Here is the original: Ice Dam Video

Condensation problems in the garage could be from melted snow, a propane heater or a vapor barrier in the wrong place. Moisture problems are caused by too much humidity. A ceiling vapor barrier can trap moisture and create condensation. See the rest here: Condensation Problems

Discounted ceramic tile can save you money, but the cheap ceramic tile may not last. To save on adhesive, underlayment and grout, consider the new snap together ceramic floor tile. The ceramic tile flooring installation using these tiles is faster and the flooring is available for use immediately after...

Water pressure in your home can vary. If you had high water pressure, then suddenly you experience low water flow, it can be from a restricted main water line feeding your home. If you suffer from point-of-use low water pressure, your kitchen or bathroom faucets might have a clogged water-use restrictor....

A fresh air intake directly next to water pipes can cause a frozen water pipe. The fresh air is required for today’s HVAC systems. By redirecting the make-up air inlet down to the floor, you can provide some pipe freezing protection. Read more: Frozen Pipes

Tim Carter demonstrates the fury of a live Christmas tree catching on fire. Do NOT try this at home – EVER! More here: Christmas Tree Fire Video

If you are installing rigid foam insulation, be sure know your frost depth. Foam insulation panels applied to your foundation can insulate your basement. But if the form insulation doesn’t go deep enough, the home foam insulation won’t keep out the cold. Read more: Rigid Foam Insulation

Can a chimney repair be done during cold temperatures? Masonry chimney repair is dicey during cold weather. Cold weather will affect the curing of the mortar. If it must be done, store bags of mortar mix or Portland cement inside for a day to get them to room temperature. Go here to read the rest: Chimney...

After gutter guard installation, it is common for icicles to form on your gutters. There are some steps you can take to prevent ice dams. Ice dam removal will help stop roof leaks. Original post: Gutter Guard Systems and Icicles