Efflorescence is the white powdery substance you might notice on basement walls, concrete surfaces, or masonry materials. It forms when water moves through a porous material like concrete or brick, ...

Cracks in your home's foundation can be scary, but in certain cases, they're completely harmless and can be repaired with a ...

On cool and damp days, many homeowners worry about mold. When it pours and storms outside, windows often remain closed to avoid letting in moisture. Anxious eyes scan every visible spot on the wall.

Does your basement have white, fuzzy stuff showing up on masonry walls or floor? Does paint peel off in certain areas of blocks or poured concrete no matter how often you recoat? This problem might ...

I routinely presume that people know all about efflorescence, but in fact many don’t understand it at all. I’m referring to the fluffy white deposits you might find on your concrete floors, brick ...

Q: How can I stop white, salt-like powder from appearing on the block walls of our basement cold room? I brushed it off then washed the wall with muriatic acid, rinsed it down with water, then applied ...

Tracing back and following the footsteps of Richard Tarwid, grandfather to Chris Tarwid and a well-known contractor in the area, we can see today how his legacy has developed Chris into a successful ...