Category: Reader Question
Termite Control Methods
I have just purchased an older home in a rural area and I was told that my neighbor had termites in his foundation and I might also have them. Is this something I need to be concerned about? Peter Frequent Huntsville, Texas Water can be an enemy of your foundation, but the termites extending from [...]
House Leveling
After researching to determine the reason that my foundation was showing a lot of movement, I learned that I had a drainage problem and I corrected it immediately. I also installed an irrigation system to regulate the moisture around the perimeter and now my foundation and house are once again stable. Is there anything else [...]
House Foundation Problems
I decided to replace my carpet and when I pulled up the old carpet, the concrete was damp and I noticed a white power spread over the surface. What is going on with my foundation and is there anything that can done about it? Joe Crimmons Barker, Texas Joe it is obvious by what you [...]
Home Soil Testing
I have always been interested in horticulture but I have never had a “Green Thumb”. My wife keeps telling me to get my soil tested to achieve the beautiful lawn and plant life that I have always wanted. What are your recommendations? Gene Walzel Gene, if you are serious about gardening and want to grow [...]
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