Hey neighbors! Let’s talk water. Not the kind we float down the Boise River on a hot summer day, but the kind that sneaks into places it shouldn’t, like our basements, crawlspaces, and yards. Here in Eagle, Idaho, just like the rest of the Treasure Valley, we get our share of weather that can lead […]
Read MoreHey there, Boise neighbors! Let’s talk about something near and dear to many Treasure Valley homeowners’ hearts (and sometimes, unfortunately, their basements): water. Specifically, where it goes when it rains, snows, or the sprinklers go wild. As someone who’s written about homes and property care for, well, let’s just say *a while* (over 10 years!), […]
Read MoreAlright, let’s talk basements. Specifically, *Boise* basements. As someone who’s spent more time than I care to admit thinking about how water moves around (and sometimes *into*) Treasure Valley homes, I can tell you: keeping your basement dry here isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s pretty darn essential. We love our four distinct seasons, but those […]
Read MoreHey there, fellow Treasure Valley dwellers! It’s your friendly neighborhood blogger, here to chat about something near and dear to my heart – and probably to your foundation: keeping our homes dry. After more than a decade writing about homes, home improvement, and sometimes the slightly less glamorous (but super important!) world of drainage, I’ve […]
Read MoreAlright, let’s talk basements and crawlspaces. Here in the Treasure Valley, we love our four distinct seasons, but sometimes that means dealing with a bit more water than we’d like. From spring snowmelt runoff to those sudden heavy downpours, our homes face their share of water intrusion challenges. As someone who’s spent over a decade […]
Read MoreLiving in Boise, we get to enjoy some truly gorgeous seasons. But let’s be honest, the weather here keeps us on our toes! We’ve got those wet springs, occasional heavy downpours, and, of course, the all-important snowmelt that fills our rivers (and sometimes, unfortunately, our properties). As someone who’s spent years helping folks manage water […]
Read MoreHey there, Boise neighbors! Let’s talk about something near and dear to many Treasure Valley homeowners’ hearts (and basements): water. Specifically, the kind that decides your crawlspace or basement looks like a nice place to hang out. As someone who’s spent a good chunk of time dealing with drainage – more years than I sometimes […]
Read MoreHey neighbors! It’s your friendly neighborhood blogger here, tuned in and ready to talk about something near and dear to many Boise homeowners’ hearts (and basements): water. Specifically, *unwanted* water. As I write this in early May 2025, we’re past the big snowmelt rush, but those spring showers and the occasional summer downpour are always […]
Read MoreHey neighbours! Having spent decades dealing with water issues in homes right here in the Treasure Valley – from Boise down to Caldwell and everywhere in between – I’ve seen firsthand what our unique environment can throw at foundations, basements, and crawlspaces. Water management isn’t just about fixing a leak; it’s about protecting your biggest […]
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