Category Archives: Basement Waterproofing

Salvage Water Damaged Valuables

As we finally begin to see the spring showers us Midwesterns look forward to, water damage becomes a real threat. Winter only brought a few heavy snow storms, so the rain is falling on pretty dry ground. Because the soil … Continue reading

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Waterproof Central: How to Waterproof Anything and Everything

  At Gordon Energy & Drainage we essentially deal in waterproofing basements, so the idea of waterproofing everyday items really makes sense to us! We don’t think about “waterproofing” very often, but water resistance is important to keep your things … Continue reading

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History of the Basement

Here at Gordon Energy & Drainage, we know basements. We go into all kinds of them for our job to repair cracks, waterproof basements, and install sump pumps. Since basements are our area of expertise, we decided to jump into … Continue reading

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Winter Home Maintenance

Every season brings adds different tasks to the trusty homeowner’s to-do list. The heat of summer, falling leaves in autumn, and growth of spring require homeowners to keep track of every area of the home. Winter, too brings home maintenance … Continue reading

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Don’t Let a Flooded Basement Give You the Winter Blues

The weather in Kansas City is often unpredictable. We can expect the unexpected here, with rain and thunderstorms happening during the cold winter months. When rain and snow come down this winter, some homeowners find that their drainage system is … Continue reading

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Power of the Plastic Storage Box

I have a little tale to tell about those plastic storage boxes that likely fill your garage and your basement storage room. They seem like a simple product, right? I actually think they are quite a genius invention. Lets think … Continue reading

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Should You Refinish Your Basement?

If your basement is currently a cold concrete space filled with out of season items and spider webs, you are not alone. Likewise, you are not alone if your family needs more room to spread out. Your basement has potential … Continue reading

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Keep Your Home Dry This Winter: Prevent Basement Water Leaks

We know that the rainy season isn’t good for basements. Rain and floods make it difficult to keep water out of your home. Few people know that the risk of basement water leaks in the winter can be just as … Continue reading

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Hurricane Sandy Proves Importance of Yard Drainage

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the importance of proper yard drainage and sump pumps has become clear. We sympathize with those who experienced Sandy’s destruction. We have also noticed the appreciation for sump pumps, finding several YouTube videos of … Continue reading

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Protect your whole home

How do you protect your family? One of the basic ways to keep our families safe is by keeping our homes safe. You probably take actions to protect your home more often than you realize. You may have invested in … Continue reading

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