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See Green with Hydroseeding
This spring, the April showers have brought more than just May flowers to the Kansas City area. They’ve also brought beautiful green lawns to area properties. The mild winter and recent rainfalls have combined to bring one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Hydroseeding & Brush Hogging
Tagged erosion control, hydromulch, hydroseeding, seeding
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Flood Season Preparation
With the rain and storm season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the potential of water and flood damage to your home. The months of May and June are historically the wettest in Kansas and Missouri and provide … Continue reading
Posted in Sump Pumps
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French Drains 101
Let us stop you before you start. A French drain has nothing to do with the Eiffel Tower, greasy fries or berets. It does, however, have everything to do with the drainage of your yard. Often, home owners will have … Continue reading
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FOUNDATION REPAIR – WHY FOUNDATIONS FAIL
FOUNDATION REPAIR – WHY FOUNDATIONS FAIL If you have a foundation, or a basement, chances are you will need to make some repairs to it at some point in the life of your home. There are several things that can … Continue reading
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HOW A SUMP PUMP WORKS IN YOUR HOUSE
A sump pump is a requirement if you have a full basement. Without one, your basement can take on water during wet weather events. Don’t confuse a SUMP PUMP with a SUMP PIT. A sump pit is used to collect … Continue reading
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Drain Tile Installed On The Footing vs Next To Or Off The Footing
Drain tile installed on the footing vs. next to the footing It is technically better to install the drain tile off, or next to the footing. But, it is also better to use a 1,000 pound chain when installing a … Continue reading
ADD A WINDOW TO YOUR BASEMENT
Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve their living space and have found that the basement is a great place to do just that. The problem with some basements is that when you finish them off you still feel … Continue reading
Posted in Egress Windows, Uncategorized
Tagged basement window, egress window, egress window well
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Egress Well Cover, Egress Well Grate, Window Well Cover & Window Well Grate
Covers & Grates for your Egress Well or Window Well Most houses in the Kansas City area come with some type of egress well or window well. Many of these egress wells can be very tall and potentially dangerous to … Continue reading
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Tagged egress cover, egress well, well cover, window well cover
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Gordon Energy participates in Kansas City's 4th Extreme Home Makeover
GORDON ENERGY & DRAINAGE DONATES THIER TIME & MATERIALS ON KANSAS CITY’S 4TH EXTREME HOME MAKOVER ABC’S EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” showed up in Ottawa, Kansas in July of 2011 for the 4th time in the Kansas City area. … Continue reading