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fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
5 days ago

7 Simple Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Older Homes

Over decades, concrete, block, stone, and brick foundations naturally weaken as mortar joints decay, tie-rod holes rust out, and block cavities collect moisture, creating new leak paths that didn't exist when the home was built. When looking at a concrete foundation, it isn't a matter of IF it will leak, but WHEN it will leak.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

How engineers designed the America250 time capsule to last a quarter millennia

America's Time Capsule, designed to last 250 years until 2276, uses advanced engineering with stainless steel construction and multiple protective layers to overcome water damage, the primary threat to traditional time capsules.
Renovation
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The 48-hour rule every homeowner should follow after a hard freeze - Silicon Canals

Inspect and address hidden pipe damage within 48 hours after a hard freeze to prevent escalating water damage, mold growth, and costly renovations.
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fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

My Mom Told Me to Put a Paper Towel on My Kitchen Floor, and It Was Brilliant

Keep a single paper towel on the kitchen floor to mop small water drops with your foot, preventing water damage to laminate boards.
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