Foundation repair - ouch!

Before we actually came to Indiana and after we had bought this house we talked about all the repairs that would more than likely have to be done ... but it had foundation problems. So we looked into different companies which did San Antonio foundation repair ... owners. Foundation was something that was on our "please don't let it need repairing" list! [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 20:54:55

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Foundation Repair Contractors

Foundation Repair Contractors Posted in October 17th, 2008 Category: ... Foundation If your house or any part of your property experiences foundation failure, it is not a job you want to correct yourself. In order to do this properly you would have to be extensively [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 22:32:05

Back from the abyss of home renovations

Hey! A) Marry Christmas! As much as I value multicultural tolerance, Kwanzaa is not a holiday, sorry. I am all for Hanukkah though. B) ... my house.  For the past 2 months or so I had the foundations repaired (since my kitchen countertop separated from the wall and sank 3 inches). The foundation repair cracked all of the walls. 100 year [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 22:47:19

How to Be a Master Flipper

photo by carolynn.will This is a guest post by Greg Wilson. Greg rehabs about 40 houses a year and does this full time ... walk the house. Have the house inspected. Perform pre-foundation repair plumbing tests. Fix leaks ... Change the locks. Install a key box. Clean-up landscaping. De-trash. Repair the foundation. Perform [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 10:59:09

Reno-vat-ions

With my cousins’ home undergoing some very major renovations (I am so excited, it is going to give a huge face lift to their cosy home) ... renovated, refurbished or undergo a major face lift should contact the rightful house foundation repair ... , our two decade old home is not one with the best foundation. Even when we lived there, the first [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 04:42:32

Good morning all

I am starting late today because the top of my head came off first thing this morning and it’s hard to write with lava flowing from your neck ... my leaking foundation. In the house by the way in case you were thinking that my leaking mental foundation was beyond repair I tend to agree with you. Posted in assholes, changing cable again, CRANKY [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 13:57:32

I’m Gonna Jack you Up

October 30, 2008 — Slartibartfast We interrupt this radio silence for a little blegging. It woud appear that Nine Mile Hill is swallowing my house ... the problem got too big to ignore, and now I’m throwing money at it. So, I need foundation repair ... .  Or at least half of it.  After the fire in 2002, our house was gutted and rebuilt [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 12:23:03

Boise Real Estate - Homeowner Tips

As we approach our Winter season, here are a few tips you may find helpful: ... to your faucets and expensive plumbing repairs. Close Your Foundation Vents Remember to close ... that are dumping rain water alongside your foundation, you could easily end up with water in your crawlspace [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 20:46:42

House Waterproofing

With the house back home already finished the renovation. I am so excited to go home next year ... for that one so, I hope it will turn out just fine. So are you looking for a Home Foundation Repair company? I came ... but it worries me that after the huge house renovation there are still needed to be done. Must [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 01:00:59

Purchasing Properties In Pasadena California

Buying a home in today’s market can be a challenge, especially in California ... ; plumbing and wiring; attic, roof, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation and basement ... repair work, such as a past owner’s failed attempt to install lights and an outlet in a closet [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 11:12:09

Holey Crap!

Hey y'all What a way to start the week--- They began the foundation repair yesterday morning ---digging down to put 'piers' under the wall between the garage and the house to correct a problem the previous owners neglected over a period of years. There will also be steel plates and steel bars and more steel plates in the back [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 18:22:10

Home Remodeling with Tim Moss Home Improvement.com

There are a lot of home remodeling contractors out there, but there is no other that can do what www.timmosshomeimprovement ... lift and more. It is because Tim Moss specializes in Decks and Porches, Home Foundation repair ... .com can bring to your table. See through their website how an old house transforms into a new [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 16:03:40

snowmen, santa and gingerbread

We are still having huge amounts of fun with our 25 days of Christmas challenge ... to oversee the repair of some serious foundation cracks, walls that were completely out of level ... really enjoyed it. Make Santa's house out of blocks. They went so far as to make furniture as well [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 04:49:00

Oh Yum! - Built to Last

Book Title: Oh Yum! - Built to Last Author: Sierra Dafoe Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Publisher URL: http://www.ellorascave ... as she loves the house and town, she doesn’t love the leaking roof, old wiring, leaning foundation ... repair quote a local contractor has given her. The only answer is to get another bid [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 11:33:25

The Invisible Threat of Termites

by Darren K. Thompson Be quiet for a moment. Did you hear that sound too? What is that? A prowler in your yard? ... pests. There are ways you can keep these menaces away from your home. You need to find and repair ... . Check for cracks in your foundation, these allow termites an easy way into your home. Termites live [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 23:26:50

A Foundation AND Stimulus: Infrastructure Repair

We can now post the prepared testimony of Doug Black, the CEO of Oldcastle Materials, submitted for today’s hearing by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, “Investing in Infrastructure: The Road to Recovery.” Doug makes the point that repair needs have gone [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 18:41:44

Home Inspection Woes Could Cost Your Mortgage

Lenders are particular about what they will lend money for and that can not be clearer then with a mortgage ... the inspector will check the electric, plumbing, drainage, heating and foundation, among other things ... contingent on specific repairs taking place first. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:00:02

Aqua Technology Serving Lancaster, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton, PA

Transform that wet basement into a dry, finished basement with a lifetime, ... Counties  Phone:  877-777-9791 Foundation Repairs & Waterproofing Crawlspace Waterproofing Basement Waterproofing Humidity Control Systems Mold Remediation & Treatment Commercial [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 14:05:14

Christmas News: You decide what you want to read

When I went out to read the news this morning this is what I had to choose from. I thought perhaps I would give you the same choices ... illnessesMetro Briefs DISTRICTMaryland eyes vote reimbursement Repairs start on Bethesda water main Laurel ... University Foundation launches $15 million fundraising campaignWJLA-TVWashington D.C. Holiday [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 16:51:00

The Rick Womick Timeline

Bill Hobbs, Communications Director for the Tennessee Republican Party, ... /foundation. 8/23/08 - Began remodeling/damage repair ... address at 903 Sulphur Springs Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. 6/30/08 - Womicks took over water bill [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 21:40:50

Honored By The New Orleans City Council

Honored By The New Orleans City Council Monday, October 13, 2008 Despite the sluggish economy, ... Green Service House: foundation structural repairs, siding replacements, mold and mildew remediation [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 19:00:05

Todd English’s Real Estate Nightmare

The Boston Herald reported today: Jet-setting celebrity chef Todd English wanted a new place to call home in Boston, so he paid $2 ... from him that the home’s foundation needed hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs. Our Bostonreb.com readers were [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 14:15:05

500 Logiciel By Co187!!!

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3.0.672 McAfee VirusScan Enterprise v8.7i Retail McAfee Total Protection 2009 SpeedUpMyPC (2009) 4.0.0.4 MediaMonkey 3.0.6.1190 Babylon 7.0.3 Active Desktop Calendar 7.65 Alarm Clock Pro 8.5.5 Registry Repair ... Audio Cable v4.08 Moog Foundation ReFill Fasoft n-Track Studio v6.0.0.2397 Reaper v2.51 Native [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 19:15:13

Be a successful home flipper by Flipping Dallas Real Estate

by Jordan Hashem Have you ever flipped a house before? If the market in your area is not doing well then Dallas real estate could be your answer ... such as foundation and roofing issues which can be costly to repair. By having an inspector check ... your start your house flipping adventure: There are several things you have to keep in mind [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 17:42:23

not “sola scriptura” but “solo verbo dei”

This post is part of a writing project on the connection between the Christian faith and the open source movement.  Feedback is welcome and desired ... to the source code, they cannot perform any repairs or modifications. Access to source code is foundational [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:29:47

Multi-Million Dollar Landslide Property Loss in Mountain Air

Undated photograph of Hemlock Bluff C-1. The building which houses this unit was the issue of one of the lawsuits ... separating of the decks from the buildings, cracking in foundation and supports, movement of stairs ... for the extraordinary repairs and reconstruction of the buildings and major portions of the common elements [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:40:00

Transportation issues in the 81st Legislature - the same only different

The release of the interim report on public-private partnerships (PPP’s or P3’s) ... when it come to our transportation infrastructure - new roads, repairs, rail, etc. With Rep. Mike Krusee ... of the Reason Foundation, which advocates free markets and limited government, said the report didn’t go far [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 21:17:27

Skills you Need to Rehab a Home

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair When rehabbing old houses, cracks and holes in the plaster are common ... of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed (see basic water repair section) cut ... screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish. Basic Water Pipe Repair Many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 09:28:06

Skills to Help You Rehab a Home

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair When rehabbing old houses, cracks and holes in the plaster are common ... of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed (see basic water repair section) cut ... screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish. Basic Water Pipe Repair Many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 22:47:42

Rehabbing a Home? Here are Some Skills You Need to Know

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair When rehabbing old houses, cracks and holes in the plaster are common ... of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed (see basic water repair section) cut ... screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish. Basic Water Pipe Repair [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 12:53:54

Skills you Need to Rehab a Home

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair When rehabbing old houses, cracks and holes in the plaster are common ... of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed (see basic water repair section) cut ... screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish. Basic Water Pipe Repair [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 10:12:54

Rehabbing a Home? Here are Some Skills You Need to Know

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair When rehabbing old houses, cracks and holes in the plaster are common ... of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed (see basic water repair section) cut ... screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish. Basic Water Pipe Repair [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 15:05:11

211 PA lawmakers fail to support reform

Excellent letter from Bill McIntyre of Camp Hill asking why 211 incumbent state lawmakers are not supporting a move to hold a special session of the ... this past Tuesday at the luncheon meeting hosted by the Commonwealth Foundation in Harrisburg where ... . Our government is broken and only you can repair it; 26 senators and 102 representatives [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 16:58:57

How to Fix a Sinking Asphalt Driveway

“My asphalt driveway is sinking, along with the yard next to it. The sunken area is a car-length wide and two car-lengths long ... problem that could grow worse or even affect your nearby home’s foundation. Based on the soil ... up the existing driveway and making extensive repairs to the subsoil [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:54:52

Sunday Roundup

We had a very productive day today.  We changed the water in all three of our hydroponic garden reservoirs, ... Kelly is also dealing with car repairs, but of a bigger variety.  She’s in the “repair or replace” ... up your personal security.  Here’s a link to the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 05:58:17

For the Love of Historic Preservation

Some families support education, others health care, still other cancer research, ... 1828 Askren House in Indianapolis, allowing officials to repair the roof and masonry, and eventually ... preservation projects. The Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) program administers the program [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 13:25:25

A Survivor’s Strategy to Thriving in a Tough Market

TV news reports and newspaper articles almost universally tell the same Chicken Little tale: ... . If you do your homework, the next two years or so could be the foundation for what could very easily become ... on the dollar. Even after factoring in repairs, you should be able to build instant equity [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 13:10:20

Rehabbing a Home? Here are Some Skills You Need to Know

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair In Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, where I do most of my rehabilitation work, ... foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed, patch the area with inch drywall. Secure the drywall ... Water Pipe Repair If you are working on a foreclosed home that has sat over the winter [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 19:15:33

Stimulating!

Stimulating! The US House unveiled an $825 billion, two-year stimulus plan today, crafted by the Obama transition team and House Democrats ... on that investment. Scientific Research • National Science Foundation: $3 billion, including $2 billion ... of higher education and other scientists, $200 million to repair and modernize science and engineering [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:06:19

Skills to Help You Rehab a Home

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair In Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, where I do most of my rehabilitation work, ... foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed, patch the area with inch drywall. Secure the drywall ... Water Pipe Repair Usually the hardest part of water pipe repair is finding the leak [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 15:54:41

Skills to Help You Rehab a Home

Skills to Help You Rehab a Home By Dennis Gartland | November 2, 2008 by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair In Lakewood, Ohio, ... , the result of vandalism, but could be the sign of more serious foundation issues. Once the root ... , mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish. Basic Water Pipe Repair [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 07:22:53

Tech Stimuli

The tech industry is, naturally, pleased about today's proposed $825 billion stimulus package from House Democrats ... the way automobiles are powered. Scientific Research National Science Foundation: $3 billion ... equipment shared by institutions of higher education and other scientists, $200 million to repair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:00:04

Young, Pregnant, Desperate? Pick Your Judge Carefully

Photo by Flickr user mindgutter, used under a Creative Commons license ... thrown out of the house, or beaten, or belittled. In those cases, parental notification laws don't repair ... my kids to come to me with serious problems someday, I have to build a foundation of trust [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 12:23:26

Armadillo Aerospace Wins $350,000 in Lunar Landing Contest

Space startup company Armadillo Aerospace won the $350,000 prize on Friday in the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge, ... a validation of that approach. Peter Diamandis, X Prize Foundation CEO, said: “The incredible legacy ... the vehicle, fly it, see what happens, and make the repairs. They can iterate multiple times [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:51:17

Rubio Canyon

Back in February '07 I hiked up Echo Mountain with Great Outdoors L.A. That was the upper terminus of a railroad built by Thaddeus Lowe in 1893 ... of the canyon today. The Pavilion built there was destroyed in 1909, but some of the foundation remains ... , lack of proper oversight by the Forest Service, and apparently failure of common sense the repair [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 18:01:59

Wren’s Nest Conservation Project — Repairing the Porch

You’ll be happy to know that Blalock Construction Co, our contractor, started exterior and foundation work on the Wren’s Nest around Thanksgiving.  Workers have been busy banging on the house ever since. We’ll be spending about $107,000 ... Porch Rail Repair Our carpenter took off the rail and replaced the rotted pieces in-kind too. Many [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 18:32:26

would you rather have some turkey or a bread n butter

My cat and the turkey round 1..... hahhah Turkey had no chance Before you sit down and enjoy your Thanksgiving day, ... . This is an absolute steal! The house repairs won't cost you much just some siding repair, needs a furnace, and an electrical wiring, basement is dry an some light drywall work. The foundation is SOLID! WOW [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 06:11:04

Today's Cartoon: Taking The High Road

According to Rasmussen Reports,a poll conducted on July 1, 2008 shows that Congress now has an all-time low favorable approval rating of 9%! ... industry heavyweights are hustling to fix a flaw in the foundation of the Internet that would let ... for months to create a software "patch" released on Tuesday to repair the problem, which is in the way [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 21:49:43

Obama sets goal to create 2.5 million jobs

Washington (ChattahBox) — President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday said he has directed the economic team guiding his White House transition to come ... in America and lay the foundation for a strong and growing economy. “These aren’t just steps ... , Obama proposed spending $85 billion on infrastructure repair initiatives over a 10-year period [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 12:41:04

The Nightowl Newswrap

Anyone with a brain is worried: Some Arab- and Muslim-Americans say new Justice Department guidelines that boost the FBI's power to investigate ... a Florida landing for the space station delivery and repair mission. With the weather at Kennedy Space ... Darmi, a human rights lawyer with the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, before meeting Australian [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 06:32:30

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