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When planning spring landscapes, homeowners should always group plants with similar water needs together. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, grouping plants with similar water needs together helps to conserve water, which can be an especially useful strategy if or when drought restrictions go into effect in summer. Homeowners also can embrace additional strategies to landscape with water conservation in mind. For example, aerating soil helps to improve water ow to plants’ roots and reduces water runoff, helping to ensure that plants get all of the water they need while reducing the likelihood that homeowners will have to use excessive amounts of water to keep plants healthy. In addition, us

ing low-water-using types of grass can help homeowners who live in areas prone to drought conserve water while still maintaining lush, green lawns.

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Metro Creative Services Water can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Few things have the potential to damage a home as much as water. From leaks to ooding to moisture problems like mold, water can wreak havoc on a home. Basements or crawl spaces are areas of a home where water can do the most damage. Basements and crawl spaces tend to be the lowest-lying spots in a home, and therefore prime spots for water to enter. Water problems in these areas can contribute to the demise of the structural integrity of the foundation. According to Olshan, a foundation solutions company, water can enter homes in numerous ways. Many building materials, including concrete, that seem solid at rst glance actually are quite porous. As ground water collects around these materials, the weight of the accumulated water, called hydrostatic pressure, can Continued on page 14 Tips for Waterproong a Basement or Crawl Space

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Continued from page 13 weaken the materials, causing cracks where water can seep through. Water also can enter subterranean spaces through basement windows and gaps between footings and concrete slabs, or push up through foundation oors when homes are in areas with high water tables. Remedying water issues in a home generally breaks down into two methodologies: exterior waterproong and interior waterproong. Depending on the cause and severity of the water issue, one or the other, or even both, may be recommended.

Exterior waterproong Exterior waterproong aims to keep water away from and out of the home. The home improvement information resource DoItYourself.com says that exterior waterproong generally includes the application of a waterproong agent to the concrete foundation. In addition, exterior waterproong also could include excavation so a drainage system can be installed around the entire footing of the home. Regrading a property and properly relocating gutters and downspouts can help with many water issues.

Interior waterproong When water in a basement or crawl space needs to be remediated indoors, a system to collect, drain and remove water may be necessary. This can include sump pumps, drains, gravity discharge systems, and more. Moisture barriers, which can include special paints or products applied to the foundation walls and oor, also can help keep water from entering the space. their own, many times it is a job best left to the professionals. Because water penetration can have multifaceted causes, a professional can best assess the situation and create solutions that t with homeowners’ budgets and needs. The review and advice site Angie’s List suggests nding at least three waterproong companies that offer both interior and exterior waterproong services that can provide the best ideas for xing the issue.

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