The Forgotten Space….the Basement

The Most Forgotten Space in the Place.the Basement

How many of you were afraid to go down into the basement when you were a kid? The creaky stairs, the darkness, the moldy smell..eeeewwwww. However, as an adult, the basement can be just as scary! The maze of plumbing pipes, hanging electrical wires, cracks in the foundation, the clanking furnaceit’s enough to make you go screaming back up the stairs!

Basements are vulnerable to water damage, rot and invasion by pests-such as termites and rodents. Checking your basement and the various household systems is important throughout the year, however, as the official start of winter approaches, it is vital. Here is a checklist to make for a safer, more comfortable home-without the frightening leaks, squeaks or monster utility bills:

  
> Have your furnace inspected by a licensed heating contractor. Most HVAC companies even have