July 2020 (166)
Featured Video:
Watering Your Foundation
As temperatures in Texas reach triple digits don't forget about what that heat does to the black gumbo clay soil around your foundation.
Watering your foundation properly can save you thousands of dollars on future repairs -- and a lot of headaches. Jim explains how to properly set up the DIY watering system. Remember, foundation watering should be done year-round, not just during the hot summer months.
Your Questions -- Jim's Answers
Foam vs. Underpinning for Foundation Leveling
Jim discusses the application of foam vs. underpinning for leveling foundations -- residential, commercial, as well as patios, sidewalks, and more.
Leaking Bathroom Faucet
Linda's bathroom faucet is leaking near the handle but she can't identify any loose or broken parts.
Find Your Home's Flood Factor
With this handy tool enter your address and learn the property's likelihood of flooding. Flood Factor is a free online tool created by the nonprofit  First Street Foundation that makes it easy for Americans to find their property’s current and future risk of flooding, learn if it has flooded in the past, and understand how flood risks are changing because of the environment. Past floods, current risks, and future projections based on peer-reviewed research from the world’s leading flood modelers has been used in the tools creation. Flood Factor simplifies flooding so every American can find their risk, understand the science, and make informed decisions to prepare for the future.
Do You Have A License For That?
Looking to hire a contractor? The  Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation  requires current licenses from the following trades:
  • Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Water Well Drillers & Pump Installers
  • Mold Assessors & Remediators

Do your homework. Make sure your contractor is licensed.  
For a complete list and more information  visit their website .

Other trades may offer certification or association through a professional organization. Resources include:
National Foundation Repair Association --  Foundationrepair.org
Roofing Contractors Association of Texas -  RoofingContractors-Texas.com
For contractors in the residential remodeling and building industries, a very good source of information and assistance is your local chapter of the  National Association of the Remodelling Industry (NARI) .
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