The Crackman Podcast

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This podcast provides expert wall and basement crack repair tips for homeowners and businesses. A1 Foundation's valuable insight and information will help avert the disaster of a flooded basement and save you money.

Episode Date
Episode 430 - Can spray foam insulation waterproof a basement?
Dec 09, 2025
Episode 429 - Mice are getting through my stone foundation. What can I do?
Nov 11, 2025
Episode 428 - How much hydraulic cement does it take to stop a water leak?
Oct 22, 2025
Episode 427 - A1’s strategy for rapid basement water problem diagnosis
Oct 15, 2025
Episode 426 - Why is my basement leaking in the same spot and at the same time every day?
Oct 05, 2025
Episode 425 - What is lime-based mortar and do I need it?
Sep 30, 2025
Episode 424 - How A1 Foundation Crack Repair detects water leaks
Sep 17, 2025
Episode 423 - The Home Inspector dinged my foundation for some issues. Is this a deal breaker?
Sep 16, 2025
Episode 422 - What is the difference between basement waterproofing and water redirecting?
Sep 07, 2025
Episode 421 - A1 prevents a home disaster days before a flash flood
Aug 26, 2025
Episode 420 - Are helical piers necessary to support my home?
Aug 18, 2025
Episode 419 - Can an unrepaired crack come back to haunt your home?
Jul 28, 2025
Episode 418 - Can a foundation crack cause a costly delay in a home sale?
Jul 21, 2025
Episode 417 - Is it really necessary to use a laser to level a foundation if I have a foundation crack?
Jul 15, 2025
Episode 416 - Can you DIY a sump pump job in a leaky basement?
Jul 07, 2025
Episode 415 - What can you do about a leaky cold joint in a bulkhead?
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 414 - The municipality had a Dam problem that A1 fixed
Jun 17, 2025
Episode 413 - The dangers of DIY basement waterproofing job
May 21, 2025
Episode 412 - The consequences of pouring a concrete foundation on frozen ground
Apr 28, 2025
Episode 411 - Is your house ready for the Spring thaw?
Apr 01, 2025
Episode 410 - The consequences of not repairing a basement wall crack
Mar 05, 2025
Episode 409 - Should I worry about my non-structural basement floor cracks?
Feb 24, 2025
Episode 408 - Do I have a leaky pipe in my basement or is it something else?
Feb 20, 2025
Episode 407 - Why you don’t spray foam insulate your walls before you waterproof your basement
Feb 03, 2025
Episode 406 - Why A1 Foundation Crack Repair is a realtor’s best friend
Jan 21, 2025
Episode 405 - I have cracks in my concrete floor–should I be worried?
Jan 07, 2025
Episode 404 - What are the various types of basements and foundations serviced by A1 Foundation Crack Repair?
Dec 22, 2024
Episode 403 - What basement foundation conditions can affect the refinancing of my home?
Dec 03, 2024
Episode 402 - The devastating effects even a small basement wall crack can have in the winter
Dec 02, 2024
Episode 401 - Self-healing concrete: could this put A1 out of business?
Nov 18, 2024
Episode 400 - The top 3 things homeowners can do to avoid costly foundation repairs
Nov 12, 2024
Episode 399 - My contractor is using a crack repair kit from Amazon to fix my basement wall crack. Does that work?
Nov 01, 2024
Episode 398 - Should I have a foundation crack repaired even if it isn’t leaking?
Oct 16, 2024
Episode 396 - How A1 helped homeowners avoid a massive repair bill on a block foundation job
Sep 24, 2024
Episode 395 - How to turn a simple foundation crack into a really expensive repair
Sep 10, 2024
Episode 394 - The case of the block foundation and leaky pipe penetration
Sep 01, 2024
Episone 393 - Why are lally columns so important?
Aug 21, 2024
Episode 392 - Why is there water coming into my basement after a water line upgrade?
Jul 30, 2024
Episode 391 - Is there a DIY fix for my stone foundation?
Jul 23, 2024
Episode 390 - What happens if you let a basement wall crack go unrepaired for 40 years?
Jun 25, 2024
Episode 389 - What kinds of interesting things grow in basement wall cracks?
Jun 19, 2024
Episode 388 - The creepiest wall crack repair job you’ll ever see
Jun 12, 2024
Episode 387 - Why is my precast bulkhead leaking at the bottom of the stairs?
May 29, 2024
Episode 386 - I have an older house that has a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What can I do about it?
May 21, 2024
Episode 385 - What types of bulkheads give homeowners the most headaches?
May 13, 2024
Episode 384 - My newer home is leaking at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What’s happening there?
May 01, 2024
Episode 383 - My basement smells musty, is there a way to fix that?
Apr 24, 2024
Episode 382 - How can I waterproof my basement before I finish it?
Apr 18, 2024
Episode 381 - People say I need to waterproof my basement. How do I do that?
Apr 02, 2024
Episode 380 - I have a sump pump, but what happens if my power fails?
Mar 26, 2024
Episode 379 - The case of the bulkhead with a cold joint
Mar 18, 2024
Episode 378 - My neighbor thinks I need a sump pump. Do I really need one?
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 377 - The foundation on my new addition is leaking where it meets the old foundation. Why?
Feb 27, 2024
Episode 376 - What are common issues found in block foundations?
Feb 20, 2024
Episode 375 - When is it time to replace my lally column?
Feb 12, 2024
Episode 374 - Why is there always dust and sand by my Stone foundation?
Jan 30, 2024
Episode 373 - That leak in my basement, is it a cracked pipe or a leaky pipe penetration?
Jan 29, 2024
Episode 372 - My old house has a stone foundation. What should I be doing to maintain it?
Jan 24, 2024
Episode 371 - Should I worry about my basement wall crack during the winter?
Jan 22, 2024
Episode 370 - My basement floor has a crack that is heaving upward. What happened?
Jan 15, 2024
Episode 369 - I’m starting to find cracks in my basement floor, should I be worried?
Jan 09, 2024
Episode 368 - I’m selling a house with long-time foundation cracks, should I worry about them?
Dec 18, 2023
Episode 367 - Should I be worried about foundation cracks in the home I am buying?
Dec 05, 2023
Episode 366 - With freezing temps on the way, should I hold off on my foundation repair project?
Nov 30, 2023
Episode 365 - Why is water pouring in through my basement window?
Nov 20, 2023
Episode 364 - Is a concrete foundation in trouble if it becomes discolored in several places?
Nov 08, 2023
Episode 363 - Why should a foundation crack be repaired?
Nov 07, 2023
Episode 362 - What is a cold joint as it pertains to foundations?
Nov 05, 2023
Episode 361 - What does it mean when you need multiple sumps in your basement?
Oct 23, 2023
Episode 360 - How are these rodents getting into my house?
Oct 16, 2023
Episode 359 - When do I need to worry about rust on my lally column?
Oct 04, 2023
Episode 358 - Can road construction cause my foundation to leak?
Sep 27, 2023
Episode 357 - What to look for when hiring a basement waterproofing contractor
Sep 19, 2023
Episode 356 - How does summer humidity affect a home’s basement?
Aug 22, 2023
Episode 355 - Why is there a long, horizontal crack at the top of my foundation?
Aug 09, 2023
Episode 354 - Why is there a puddle in my basement every morning?
Jul 06, 2023
Episode 353 - What do foundation cracks and termites have in common?
Jun 22, 2023
Episode 352 - What to do when you unexpectedly find water in your basement
Jun 14, 2023
Episode 351 - My insurance company is cancelling my policy for foundation cracks. What can I do?
May 21, 2023
Episode 350 - Oh shoot! There’s water coming out of my coal chute.
May 10, 2023
Episode 349 - Is it a good idea to Epoxy a basement or garage floor?
May 01, 2023
Episode 348 - Huge home addition causes major concrete foundation issue for homeowner
Apr 18, 2023
Episode 347 - Self-healing concrete–stranger than fiction or the wave of the future?
Apr 11, 2023
Episode 346 - Why do bulkheads tend to leak in early Spring?
Apr 04, 2023
Episode 345 - Why are foundations in some Massachusetts homes crumbling?
Apr 02, 2023
Episode 344 - Creative DIY remedies for foundation crack repair
Mar 27, 2023
Episode 343 - Spring rains are coming. How will that affect my basement?
Mar 22, 2023
Episode 342 - After a hard freeze, an Attleboro customer suddenly had water in the basement. Why?
Mar 22, 2023
Episode 341 - Why it is a good idea to fix stone foundation issues in the winter.
Feb 20, 2023
Episode 340 - It’s the middle of winter…why is my basement flooding?
Feb 20, 2023
Episode 339 - What are the hazards of incorrectly installing a lally column?
Feb 07, 2023
Episode 338 - How can felling trees around a house affect its foundation?
Jan 30, 2023
Episode 337 - My lally column is badly rusting. At what point should I be concerned?
Jan 24, 2023
Episode 336 - How do I stop getting basement water through my bulkhead?
Jan 17, 2023
Episode 335 - My lally column split down the middle…is this something to worry about?
Jan 16, 2023
Episode 334 - Digging out your own basement stairwell…good idea or bad idea?
Dec 27, 2022
Episode 333 - Is it a good idea to turn your basement into a swimming pool?
Dec 21, 2022
Episode 332 - What happens when a newly constructed house overloads the main beam on a concrete wall?
Dec 13, 2022
Episode 331 - I spray foamed my basement to stop a leak and water is still coming in
Nov 30, 2022
Episode 330 - Can a house fire affect the structural integrity of its foundation?
Nov 14, 2022
Episode 329 - How can Lead Paint affect a foundation repair project?
Nov 09, 2022
Episode 328 - It’s Fall! Prepare your home now to avoid basement water problems later
Nov 02, 2022
Episode 327 - Various ways too much rain can cause basement water problems
Oct 27, 2022
Episode 326 - Hoe can I have water in my basement during a drought?
Oct 18, 2022
Episode 325 - Can fixing my concrete basement cracks help reduce my elevated radon problem?
Oct 05, 2022
Episode 324 - We’re in the middle of a drought, so why is my foundation leaking?
Sep 20, 2022
Episode 323 - Why is my new drain system not solving my basement water problem?
Sep 13, 2022
Episode 322 - The impact the housing market has on foundation crack repairs
Aug 30, 2022
Episode 321 - Who is responsible for fixing basement crack issues in condominiums?
Aug 30, 2022
Episode 320 - My Garage’s Block Foundation is bowing out. Is this a high-dollar fix?
Aug 02, 2022
Episode 319 - What is the worst that can happen if I dig out around my foundation?
Jul 18, 2022
Episode 318 - The ramifications of not fixing basement water leaks in a Cape Cod vacation home
Jul 10, 2022
Episode 317 - It’s been exceptionally dry so why is there water in my basement?
Jun 06, 2022
Episode 316 - A Crack Daddy Case Study: What can be done about a block foundation that’s bowing in?
May 31, 2022
Episode 315 - The concrete on my basement floor seems to be deteriorating. What can I do?
May 11, 2022
Episode 314 - The mortar between the stones on my stone foundation is turning to powder…why?
May 02, 2022
Episode 313 - Should I waive my home inspection?
Apr 17, 2022
Episode 312 - I’ve tried everything to fix this leak, is it even possible to fix it?
Apr 12, 2022
Episode 311 - Can blasting near a new housing community affect the foundations of nearby homes?
Mar 29, 2022
Episode 310 - Case study: The impact of the Freeze-Thaw cycle on your foundation
Mar 23, 2022
Episode 309 - Case study: City water meter repair job causes major basement water leak - Waltham MA
Mar 15, 2022
Episode 308 - How winter weather can wreak havoc on your foundation
Mar 08, 2022
Episode 307 - Why isn’t my DIY crack repair using hydraulic cement working?
Feb 17, 2022
Episode 306 - How can poor landscaping decisions affect your foundation?
Feb 16, 2022
Episode 305 - How can fixing your home’s foundation make it more energy efficient?
Feb 08, 2022
Episode 304 - Moldy basement nearly tanks home sale for first time sellers and buyers - Worcester MA
Feb 07, 2022
Episode 303 - Hidden dangers - how poor topography can adversely affect your foundation
Jan 20, 2022
Episode 302 - The case of the mysterious basement wall crack leak - Providence RI
Jan 19, 2022
Episode 301 - How basement leaks can ruin your foundation during the winter -- Waltham MA
Jan 13, 2022
Episode 300 - Will a combination of FlexSeal and Waterproofing Paint stop water from coming into the basement? -- Woburn MA
Dec 20, 2021
Episode 299 - The torrential rains have stopped...so why is water still coming into my basement? -- Belmont MA
Dec 07, 2021
Episode 298 - Everything you wanted to know about bulkheads but were too afraid to ask
Nov 28, 2021
Episode 297 - What are those horizontal cracks in my basement floor? - Weston Mass
Nov 17, 2021
Episode 296 - A key Winter preparedness tip to keep foundations in good shape
Nov 04, 2021
Episode 295 - I have water in my basement. What do I do?
Oct 20, 2021
Episode 294 - The weather’s getting cooler...do I need to wait for foundation crack repairs?
Oct 13, 2021
Episode 293 - Why are my lally columns rusting out? - Lexington MA
Oct 06, 2021
Episode 292 - Where did my basement utility leak come from? - Shrewsbury MA
Sep 15, 2021
Episode 291 - The Crack Daddy had water in his basement...WHAT? - Marlboro MA
Sep 07, 2021
Episode 290 - I’ve never had water in my basement. Why now? - Arlington MA
Aug 31, 2021
Episode 289 - Do I have to worry about a Miami condo-style collapse in my home?
Aug 03, 2021
Episode 288 - Is my basement water problem a broken pipe or something else? -- Milton MA
Jul 22, 2021
Episode 287 - Can little pieces of metal sticking out of my foundation wall cause a problem? -- A listener inquiry from Shrewsbury MA
Jul 11, 2021
Episode 286 - How do I fix a leak around my basement window? - Worcester MA
Jun 30, 2021
Episode 285 - Did A1 Foundation Crack Repair really fix a swimming pool in Brookline MA?
Jun 22, 2021
Episode 284 - A1 Foundation Crack Repair saves stone foundation repair job -- Worcester MA
Jun 14, 2021
Episode 283 - What can happen if I don’t repoint my stone foundation? -- North Attleboro MA
Jun 06, 2021
Episode 282 - Crumbling Concrete Foundation...a cautionary tale in Quincy MA
May 26, 2021
Episode 281 - So, you think you have Basement Water problems, check out this bubbler in Leominster MA
May 17, 2021
Episode 280 - A1 Foundation Crack Repair saves Real Estate deal for Frantic Real Estate Agent -- Stoughton MA
May 04, 2021
Episode 279 - It hasn’t rained in several weeks so why is my basement foundation leaking? -- Belmont MA
Apr 26, 2021
Episode 278 - How Big of an Issue is a Hairline Crack in a Basement Wall?
Apr 22, 2021
Episode 277 - What can be done about block foundations that bow inwards? -- Reading MA
Apr 07, 2021
Episode 276 - Can I get a 2nd opinion on a Foundation Crack Repair? -- Lexington MA
Mar 22, 2021
Episode 275 - My foundation is leaking. Can I fix it myself? -- Shrewsbury MA
Mar 17, 2021
Episode 274 - Does Drylok really work for basement waterproofing?
Mar 16, 2021
Episode 273 - Help! I found an additional leak in my finished basement -- Worcester MA
Mar 03, 2021
Episode 272 - Nor'easter devastates foundation of home in Sandwich MA
Feb 24, 2021
Episode 271 - My beautiful foundation--why is it starting to crack? -- Providence RI
Feb 14, 2021
Episode 270 - Multiple basement cracks but only one is leaking--should I fix them all? -- Shrewsbury Mass
Feb 11, 2021
Episode 269 - Perimeter drains vs crack repair: which one do I need?
Jan 31, 2021
Episode 268 - Why is my foundation leaking when it never leaked before? - Waltham MA
Jan 14, 2021
Episode 267 - What can I use to stop a floor/wall seam water leak in my basement? - Wellesley MA
Jan 06, 2021
Episode 266 - What is that white fluffy stuff on my basement wall? - Maynard MA
Dec 21, 2020
Episode 265 - When is it time to repoint a stone foundation? Worcester MA
Dec 15, 2020
Episode 264 - Urgent Masonry Repair job saves real estate deal - Bellingham MA
Dec 09, 2020
Crackman Tip 26 - How to determine if basement water is a natural source or city water
Dec 07, 2020
Episode 263 - Is it safe to keep a pet in your basement? - Marlboro MA
Nov 30, 2020
Episode 262 - My sump pump alarm is suddenly going nuts. What should I do? -- Sudbury Mass
Nov 22, 2020
Episode 261 - Help! Water is coming into my finished basement and it’s ruining everything -- Holden Mass
Nov 22, 2020
Episode 260 - DIY Flex Seal repair on basement wall crack nearly kills Real Estate deal in Franklin MA
Nov 15, 2020
Episode 259 - How to monitor suspicious, leaking basement wall cracks and avoid disaster -- Weston MA
Nov 12, 2020
Episode 258 - Temporary Lally Columns - why the word “Temporary” is so critical -- West Roxbury Mass
Nov 09, 2020
Episode 257 - Help! My stone foundation is squirting water! Sudbury Massachusetts
Nov 04, 2020
Episode 256 - What’s the best way to prepare my stone foundation for winter in Massachusetts?
Nov 01, 2020
Episode 255 - How a disconnected downspout can do serious damage to your foundation - Watertown Mass
Oct 26, 2020
Episode 254 - Why is my basement getting water during this drought? - Boston Massachusetts
Oct 21, 2020
Episode 253 - Do I really need a sump pump and perimeter drain for my stone foundation? - Andover Massachusetts
Oct 19, 2020
Episode 252 - Help! I have things growing out of my Stone Foundation -- Bolton Mass
Oct 14, 2020
Episode 251 - Can Flex Tape fix a leaking Foundation Wall Crack -- Canton Mass
Oct 12, 2020
Episode 250 - How can I fix a leaking basement window? -- Worcester Mass
Oct 05, 2020
Episode 249 - Why digging too close to a stone foundation is a bad idea -- Shrewsbury Mass
Oct 04, 2020
Episode 248 - Do I really need a perimeter drain in my basement? -- Brookline Mass
Sep 23, 2020
Episode 247 - What could cause damage to this block foundation in Bellingham Massachusetts?
Sep 16, 2020
Episode 246 - Will putting in a Radon system put cracks in my foundation? - Fitchburg MA
Sep 09, 2020
Episode 245 - Why doesn’t my DIY foundation wall crack repair in Newton Mass last more than a year?
Sep 02, 2020
Episode 244 - Is your basement wall crack really leaking? - Danvers Mass
Aug 26, 2020
Episode 243 - The Crackman helps Homeowner Solve a Garage Foundation problem in Auburn
Aug 19, 2020
Episode 242 - The Crackman gets identical basement water calls in Reading and Leominster Mass on the same day
Aug 12, 2020
Episode 241 - Another Failed Flex Seal Foundation Crack Repair in Methuen Mass
Jul 27, 2020
Episode 240 - Help! Why is my foundation wall seeping water? - Milford & Hopkinton Mass
Jul 15, 2020
Episode 239 - Stone Foundation DIY project goes bad in Attleboro Massachusetts
Jul 12, 2020
Episode 238 - Leaking pipe penetration in Dedham MA floods basement
Jul 09, 2020
Episode 237 - Do I really have water under my basement floor in Quincy MA?
Jun 24, 2020
Episode 236 - What do I do if my finished basement floods in Worcester Mass?
Jun 17, 2020
Episode 235 - The Crackman helps customer with creative DIY temporary fix for basement wall leak
Jun 07, 2020
Episode 234 - The Crackman answers phone 7 days a week and finally meets his match
Jun 07, 2020
Episode 233 - What is the Risk of NOT repointing a Stone Foundation wall?
May 26, 2020
Episode 232 - A COVID-19 Update from the Crackman
May 13, 2020
Episode 231 - Strange Science--Cracks in Basement Concrete are actually Healing Themselves
May 04, 2020
Episode 230 - When is it time to install a sump pump in your home?
Apr 22, 2020
Episode 229 - Rats! I have mice in my basement. What can I do?
Apr 15, 2020
Episode 228 - What is a difference between cement and concrete?
Apr 12, 2020
Episode 227 - What is a concrete foundation footing and why should you care?
Apr 01, 2020
Episode 226 - COVID-19 Shutdown--Why we're taking it seriously and so should you
Mar 29, 2020
Episode 225 - COVID-19 and Foundation Crack Repair
Mar 19, 2020
Episode 224 - Is your foundation really leaking or is it something else?
Mar 10, 2020
Episode 223 - Why am I suddenly starting to get Foundation Wall Cracks after 20 years?
Mar 03, 2020
Episode 222 - Snow Banks and Sill Plates...Do I need to Worry about Basement Water?
Feb 26, 2020
Episode 221 - Crackman Case Study: The mysterious garage floor foundation water leak
Feb 05, 2020
Episode 220 - The Case of the Squirting Stone Foundation
Jan 30, 2020
Episode 219 - Crazy looking spider web of basement walls cracks explained
Jan 20, 2020
Episode 218 - A Crackman Case Study: Leaking faucet reveals wall crack issue in Lexington Mass
Jan 15, 2020
Episode 217 - Why is my basement bulkhead leaking?
Dec 28, 2019
Episode 216 - Can you repair concrete foundations in the wintertime?
Dec 18, 2019
Episode 215 - It's Fall and raining heavy...How do I keep water out of my basement?
Dec 11, 2019
Episode 214 - How can trees next to a house affect the foundation?
Dec 09, 2019
Episode 213 - Help! Tree roots destroying foundation in Watertown Massachusetts
Nov 20, 2019
Episode 212 - Why are Pests getting into my Basement?
Nov 12, 2019
Episode 211 - Why is the back part of my Garage Floor pulling away from the Foundation Wall?
Nov 05, 2019
Episode 210 - Do-it-yourself foundation crack repair: is it a good idea?
Oct 30, 2019
Episode 209 - What are Beam Pockets and should I be worried about them?
Oct 19, 2019
Episode 208 - What to do about a basement water leak behind a finished wall
Oct 19, 2019
Episode 207 - The Case of the Mysterious Soaked Carpet in a Finished Basement
Oct 19, 2019
Episode 206 - Why am I getting damp patches in the corners of my foundation walls?
Oct 09, 2019
Episode 205 - The Case of the Mysterious Basement Bedroom Water Leak in Quincy Mass
Sep 25, 2019
Episode 204 - Creative DIY Project Temporarily Fixes Water Leak in Boston Mass
Sep 17, 2019
Episode 203 - Homeowner Finds a Family of Snakes in Prized Shoe Collection
Sep 11, 2019
Episode 202 - Three Critical Checks all Homeowners should do Before Summer
Aug 21, 2019
Episode 201 - What does foundation crack repair have to do with termite control?
Aug 07, 2019
Episode 200 - The Case of the Mysterious Basement Water Leak.
Aug 01, 2019
Episode 199 - Is my wet basement caused by a rising water table or excess rain?
Jul 07, 2019
Episode 198 - Everything you need to know about the Radon threat in your home
Jun 18, 2019
Episode 197 - Spring is here along with April Showers. When Should you plant Grass Seed?
May 15, 2019
Episode 196 - What can I do about the chipped and pitted concrete on the outside of my foundation?
May 08, 2019
Episode 195 - Could your home's foundation doom its chances of selling?
Apr 30, 2019
Episode 194 - Why am I noticing new cracks in my foundation walls after all these years?
Apr 22, 2019
Episode 193 - Creative DIY Attempts to Repair Foundation Wall Cracks
Apr 04, 2019
Episode 192 - Why did my Foundation Wall Crack Suddenly Start Leaking After 20 Years?
Mar 24, 2019
Episode 191 - How do I know when it's time to repoint my stone foundation?
Mar 13, 2019
Episode 190 - 6 Reasons Why Your Sump Pump Isn't Working During a Hard Freeze
Feb 14, 2019
Episode 189 - How is this Crazy Freeze-Thaw Weather Affecting my Foundation?
Feb 04, 2019
Episode 188 - Strange Coincidences with Lally Columns
Jan 30, 2019
Episode 187 - Can Basement Wall Cracks Lead to Termite Problems?
Jan 24, 2019
Episode 186 - Everything you Needed and Wanted to Know about Basement Floor Cracks
Jan 03, 2019
Episode 185 - Why am I getting So Many Leaks Around the Pipe Penetrations in My Stone Foundation?
Dec 27, 2018
Episode 184 - Panicked New Homeowner Finds Basement Water from Leaky Chimney in Northboro MA
Dec 19, 2018
Episode 183 - Worcester Firefighter Fights Basement Water Problem with a Pickaxe
Dec 12, 2018
Episode 182 - Facebook Women's Group Recommends A1 for Fixing Urgent Sump Pump Problem
Dec 05, 2018
Episode 181 - Common Basement Water Problems during Heavy Rains in Massachusetts
Nov 28, 2018
Episode 180 - How do I get rid of Cold Air and Mice in my Basement?
Nov 20, 2018
Episode 179 - Why does my concrete look so rough and pitted?
Nov 07, 2018
Episode 178 - Is Your Sump Pump Ready for Winter?
Oct 28, 2018
Episode 177 - Do I need to repair exterior foundation walls that are damaged, pitted, or spalled?
Oct 15, 2018
Episode 176 - Do I need to worry about replacing a rusted lally column?
Oct 08, 2018
Episode 175 - Is there such a thing as too much dehumidification when it comes to concrete?
Oct 01, 2018
Episode 174 - How to Play Tic Tac Toe using the Condensation on a Basement Wall
Sep 17, 2018
Episode 173 - My Bulkhead is not Leaking but it's Damp...Why is that?
Sep 12, 2018
Episode 172 - Should I Repair a Crack in a Foundation if it's not Leaking?
Sep 05, 2018
Episode 171 - What Should I do About Wetness at bottom of a New Sheetrock Wall in my Basement
Aug 28, 2018
Episode 170 - When Going Cheap on a Leaking Conduit Penetration Job in the Basement Goes Bad
Aug 15, 2018
Episode 169 - The Evolution of Lally Columns
Aug 06, 2018
Episode 168 - Should I Repair All Floor Cracks when Selling my House?
Aug 02, 2018
Episode 167 - How Did a Snake Get into my Basement?
Jul 26, 2018
Episode 166 - Case Study - Do I have a Concrete or a Stone Foundation?
Jun 28, 2018
Episode 165--How to Tell if you have Poured Concrete or a Stone Foundation?
Jun 21, 2018
Episode 164 - What Can be Done about Water Leaking in an Elevator Pit?
Jun 14, 2018
Episode 163 - Should I Hire a Structural Engineer for a Foundation Crack?
Jun 07, 2018
Episode 162 - What Can I do About the Cracked Corner of My House?
May 31, 2018
Crackman Tip 25 - What are the little metal rods in my foundation?
May 24, 2018
Episode 161 - What are the Most Common Basement Water Problems?
May 17, 2018
Episode 160 - Can Irrigation Systems Cause Water in the Basement?
May 10, 2018
Episode 159 - How do I Fix Damp or Wet Corners in my Basement?
May 03, 2018
Episode 158 - What is the Purpose of a Sump Pump?
Apr 26, 2018
Episode 157 - Why Does My Basement Look Like a Murder Scene?
Apr 19, 2018
Episode 156 - How does Frozen Soil Affect Foundations?
Apr 12, 2018
Episode 155 - Reflections of the Crackman - Why He Loves this Business
Apr 05, 2018
Episode 154 - Landlords, Will Your Lally Columns Pass Section 8 Inspection?
Mar 29, 2018
Episode 153 - Is a Sump Pump Necessary in this Home in Franklin MA
Mar 22, 2018
Episode 152 - 5 Prep Steps to Prevent basement Water during a Nor-Easter
Mar 15, 2018
Episode 151 - The Crackman Saves RI Homeowner from a Costly Perimeter Drain
Mar 08, 2018
Episode 150 - The Crackman Solves Major Water Problem in a Crawl Space
Mar 01, 2018
Crackman Tip 24 - The Crackman offers Great Advice to Desperate Homeowner
Feb 22, 2018
Episode 149 - Why is Water Squirting out of a Tiny Hole in my Basement?
Feb 15, 2018
Episode 148 - Why is my Pre-Cast Bulkhead Leaking?
Feb 08, 2018
Crackman Tip 23 - Does FlexSeal work on basement wall cracks?
Feb 01, 2018
Episode 147 - The Crackman Saves a Home from a Water Volcano
Jan 25, 2018
Episode 146 - High Tides, Floating Dumpsters, and Leaking Granite Walls
Jan 18, 2018
Crackman Tip 22 - What Can I do about a Leaky Coal Chute?
Jan 11, 2018
Episode 145 - How Repointing Stone Foundations Solves Rat and Water Problem
Jan 04, 2018
Episode 144 - What is the Difference Between Concrete and Mortar?
Dec 28, 2017
Episode 143 - Why do I have a Foundation Crack After 20 Years?
Dec 21, 2017
Episode 142 - Top Reasons to Repoint your Stone Foundation
Dec 14, 2017
Episode 141 - Crackman Case Study: Sinking Lally Columns in Lexington MA
Dec 07, 2017
Episode 140 - How do I fix my Leaking Bulkhead?
Nov 30, 2017
Episode 139 - My Bulkhead is Leaking. What should I do?
Nov 16, 2017
Episode 138 - Do I Really Need a Perimeter Drain in my Basement?
Nov 09, 2017
Episode 137 - What is the Rusty Thing Sticking out of my Foundation Wall?
Nov 02, 2017
Episode 136 - How Much Water is in Concrete?
Oct 26, 2017
Episode 135 - Home Inspection Saves Home Seller from Lally Column Disaster
Oct 19, 2017
Episode 134 - Are the Downspouts in your House Properly Installed?
Oct 12, 2017
Episode 133 - The Top 3 Most Common Problems with Stone Foundations
Oct 05, 2017
Episode 132 - Three Inexpensive Ways to Keep your Basement Dry
Sep 28, 2017
Episode 131 - Case Study - Old Lally Column Threatens to Kill Home Sale
Sep 21, 2017
Crackman Tip 21 - What's that White Fuzzy Stuff on my Basement Walls?
Sep 14, 2017
Episode 130 - Is My Home Insured for Water Infiltration
Sep 07, 2017
Episode 129 - Is It a Good Idea to Paint Concrete Floors?
Aug 31, 2017
Episode 128 - Poured Concrete Foundations vs. Block Concrete Foundations
Aug 24, 2017
Episode 127 - Waterproofing vs Dampproofing - What is the difference?
Aug 17, 2017
Episode 126 - Two DIY Waterproofing Disasters You Won't Believe!
Aug 10, 2017
Episode 125 - Is that a Foundation Crack Leak or Condensation?
Aug 03, 2017
Episode 124 - Can I use Waterproofing Paint on Stone Foundations?
Jul 27, 2017
Episode 123 - Can I Move My Lally Column Support Post in my Basement?
Jul 20, 2017
Episode 122 - Do I have a Foundation Leak or is it Condensation?
Jul 13, 2017
Episode 121 - Lally Column New Flash: Rust is Bad News!
Jul 06, 2017
Episode 120 - 4 Basement Waterproofing DIY Disasters you Won't Believe
Jun 29, 2017
Episode 119 - How to Fix a Sinking Concrete Floor
Jun 22, 2017
Episode 118 - Floor Cracks on Floating Floors - Why and How to Fix
Jun 15, 2017
Episode 117 - I have floor cracks. What do I do?
Jun 08, 2017
EPISODE 116 - Parging Stone Foundations - Why Do It?
Jun 01, 2017
Episode 115 - Do I really need to buy a Dehumidifier for my Basement?
May 18, 2017
Episode 114 - Installing Lally Columns Yourself? What Not To Do
May 11, 2017
Crackman Tip 20 - How Long does it take a Concrete Slab to Dry?
May 04, 2017
Episode 113 - What is the Proper Size of a Sump Pump and Liner?
Apr 27, 2017
Episode 112 - How to Keep your Basement from Flooding During a Rain Storm
Apr 20, 2017
Episode 111 - Can Landscaping Work Contribute to a Wet Basement?
Apr 13, 2017
Crackman Tip 19 - Why Does My Sump Pump Keep Burning Out?
Apr 06, 2017
Episode 110 - Will Your Lally Columns be in Question During Home Inspection
Mar 30, 2017
Episode 109 - Does a Dry Basement Increase the Resale Value of My Home?
Mar 23, 2017
Crackman Tip 18 - 3 Ways to Protect Your Basement from Moisture
Mar 20, 2017
Episode 108 - Do-It-Yourself Basement Waterproofing Pitfalls
Mar 09, 2017
Episode 107 - 4 Reasons to Fix Your Basement Water Problem Before Spring
Mar 02, 2017
Episode 106 - How to Prevent Basement Water When the Snow Melts
Feb 23, 2017
Episode 105 - When is the Right Time to Fix a Foundation Crack?
Feb 09, 2017
Episode 104 - Does Hydraulic Cement Really Work on Cracks?
Feb 02, 2017
Episode 103 - Lally Columns: What You Should and Should Not Use
Jan 19, 2017
Episode 102 - I Have a Flooded Basement; How do I Rescue it?
Jan 12, 2017
Episode 101 - Top 5 Winter Preparation Steps for your Basement
Jan 05, 2017
Episode 100 - The Mysterious Case of the Schizofrenic Sump Pump
Dec 22, 2016
Episode 99 - Refinishing Your Basement? Don't Make this Mistake
Dec 15, 2016
Episode 98 - Is it the Stone Foundation Leaking or a Sewer Pipe?
Dec 08, 2016
Episode 97 - Live Video Shows Water Squirting from a Foundation Wall Crack
Dec 01, 2016
Episode 96 - Having a Basement Water Problem? Where first to Look
Nov 17, 2016
Episode 95 - Foundation Crack Repairs: Fix from the Inside or the Outside?
Nov 03, 2016
Episode 94 - Is that Crack in Your Garage Floor Safe?
Oct 20, 2016
Episode 93 - The Crackman Saves the Day at a Commercial Job in Acushnet MA
Oct 13, 2016
Episode 92 - The Crackman Becomes Clairvoyant in Bellingham MA
Oct 06, 2016
Episode 91 - Are Basement Waterproofing Paints Worth the Money?
Sep 29, 2016
Episode 90 - When Do You Need to Repoint a Stone Foundation?
Sep 08, 2016
Episode 89 - The Pros and Cons of Waterproofing Paint
Sep 07, 2016
Episode 88 - How Does a Basement Flood in the Middle of a Drought?
Sep 01, 2016
Episode 87 - Mice Invade Home Via Voids in Stone Foundation
Aug 18, 2016
Episode 86 - Oh no! Another Flexseal DIY Disaster!
Aug 11, 2016
Crackman Tip 16 - Why is There a Gap Where Basement Wall Meets the Floor?
Aug 09, 2016
Episode 85 - Refinishing Your Basement - Cost vs Return on Investment
Aug 04, 2016
Episode 84 - Should a foundation crack be fixed before listing a house?
Jul 21, 2016
Episode 83 - Digging out your own Basement--A Cautionary Tale
Jul 14, 2016
Crackman Tip 15 - Getting Rid of Puddles in a Parking Garage
Jul 07, 2016
Episode 82 - Why is my basement floor so wet?
Jun 30, 2016
Episode 81 - Why does my Home's Foundation Look Pitted and Cracked?
Jun 23, 2016
Episode 80 - Why is my basement damp and humid?
Jun 02, 2016
Episode 79 - The Crackman's 4 Best DIY Basement Waterproofing Tips
May 26, 2016
Episode 78 - Water in Your Basement? The first 2 things to look for
May 19, 2016
Episode 77 - Incorrectly Installed Lally Column Wakes Homeowner at Night
May 12, 2016
Crackman Tip 14 - Home Nearly Sinks from Failed Lally Columns
May 09, 2016
Episode 76 - Why is there a gap where my sidewalk meets the foundation?
May 05, 2016
Episode 75 - Small Concrete Repair Jobs--DIY or Hire a Pro?
Apr 28, 2016
Episode 74 - Will your Home's Lally Columns Pass Home Inspection?
Apr 21, 2016
Episode 73 - Sealing your Basement Bulkhead? Don't Do it Yourself!
Mar 31, 2016
Episode 72 - DIY Basement Waterproofing...What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Mar 24, 2016
Episode 71 - Water Damage Remediation - The First 4 Things To Do
Mar 17, 2016
Episode 70 - The Most Common Kinds of Basement Cracks Revealed
Mar 10, 2016
Crackman Tip 13 - The Basement Oil Geyser--A New DIY Disaster!
Mar 07, 2016
Episode 69 - Concrete Floor Cracks...are they from Shrinkage or Settling?
Mar 03, 2016
Episode 68 - DIY Disaster of the Month - A Barrier Around a Sump Pump
Feb 25, 2016
Episode 67 - What to do if you See a Horizontal Crack in a Foundation
Feb 18, 2016
Episode 66 - How Much of a Basement Wall Crack do you Need to Fix?
Feb 11, 2016
Episode 65 - 5 Ways to Identify Potential Foundation Problems
Feb 04, 2016
Episode 61 - Fixing a Concrete Sidewalk Tripping Hazard with Polyurethane
Jan 07, 2016
Episode 60 - Pouring Concrete in the Winter? What you Should Know
Dec 24, 2015
Episode 59 - Root-bound Water Pipe Penetrations: What to Do, What Not to Do
Dec 17, 2015
Episode 58 - How to Choose the Right Sump Pump for your Basement
Dec 10, 2015
Episode 57 - Why is my Basement Floor Always Dusty?
Dec 03, 2015
Crackman Tip 12 - The Case of the Improperly Sealed Pipe Penetration
Nov 25, 2015
Episode 56 - Do Condo Associations Cover Repair of Basement Wall Cracks?
Nov 19, 2015
Episode 55 - Can you Stop a Stone Foundation from Leaking with Mortar/Foam?
Nov 05, 2015
Episode 54 - What to do about a Leaky Basement Window
Oct 22, 2015
Crackman Tip 11 - Stopping Water in a Golf Course Retaining Pond
Oct 01, 2015
Episode 53 - Are Rats or Mice Invading your Basement?
Sep 24, 2015
Crackman Tip 10 - Futility of Stopping Basement Water with Waterproof Paint
Sep 17, 2015
Episode 52 - Should you paint basement walls?
Sep 10, 2015
Episode 51 - Stone Foundation Water Problems: Is Skim Coating the Solution?
Sep 03, 2015
Episode 50 - An ICF Case Study - Surviving a Gas Explosion
Aug 27, 2015
Episode 49 - Concrete Sidewalk Repair - Don't Let a Lawsuit Ruin Your Day
Aug 20, 2015
Episode 48 - The Cautions of Pouring Concrete in Hot Weather
Aug 13, 2015
Crackman Tip 9 - The Ill Effects of a Crack in your Foundation or Basement
Aug 06, 2015
Episode 47 - How to get rid of a sewer smell in your basement
Jul 23, 2015
Episode 46 - Water puddles in your basement or garage corners, but no rain?
Jul 16, 2015
Crackman Tip 8 - A Tricky Septic Tank Crack Repair Job in Weston MA
Jul 09, 2015
Episode 45 - Getting to the root of a nasty root problem in Providence RI
Jul 02, 2015
Crackman Tip 7 - Another Sad DIY Flexseal Disaster in Grafton MA
Jun 25, 2015
Crackman Tip 6 - Fixing Foundation Cracks in Shrewsbury Mass
Jun 18, 2015
Episode 44 - Everything You Need to Know about Basement Windows
Jun 11, 2015
Episode 43 - Top 6 DIY Tips for Preventing Basement Dampness & Humidity
Jun 04, 2015
Episode 42 - Self-Healing Concrete - Is it Really Possible?
Jun 01, 2015
Crackman Tip 5 - Foundation Cracks in Newton MA - A Case Study
May 28, 2015
Episode 41 - ICFs and Basement Waterproofing - What You Need to Know
May 14, 2015
Episode 40 - Spring Waterproofing - 6 Key Tips to Keep your Basement Dry
May 07, 2015
Crackman Tip 4 - A Broken water main: Is it a pipe or is it ground water?
May 07, 2015
Episode 39 - Does Flexseal Work on Basement Water Problems?
Apr 30, 2015
Episode 38 - Sump Pump Safety: 3 critical tips every homeowner should know
Apr 08, 2015
Episode 37 - My bulkhead is leaking again! Do I need a new bulkhead door?
Apr 02, 2015
Crackman Tip 3 - How to Repair a Leak from a Granite Block Foundation
Mar 25, 2015
Crackman Tip 2 - What to do when water leaks from under a finished wall
Mar 19, 2015
Episode 36 - 5 Must-Do steps to Implement if your Basement Floods
Mar 19, 2015
Episode 35 - Why is my Bulkhead Leaking?
Mar 12, 2015
Episode 34 - Why Does My Sump Pump Keep Dying!
Mar 05, 2015
Episode 33 - It's zero degrees outside and I still have a leak!
Feb 18, 2015
Crackman Tip 1 - Sump Pump versus Floor Crack Problem Solved
Feb 12, 2015
Episode 32 - How to Protect Your Basement Before the Snow Melts
Feb 05, 2015
Episode 31 - Do de-Icing products damage concrete steps and walkways?
Jan 29, 2015
Episode 30 - How to Protect Your Concrete from Flaking, Pitting, Spalling
Jan 22, 2015
Episode 29 - Practical Advice for Pouring Concrete Walls in Cold Weather
Jan 15, 2015
Episode 28 - Crackman Case Study: Solving a Leaky Basement Pipe in Cape Cod
Jan 08, 2015
Episode 27 - How Cement has Improved to Benefit Your Home
Jan 08, 2015
Episode 26 - How do sub-zero temperatures adversely affect a foundation?
Dec 31, 2014
Episode 25 - Case Study: Stopping Basement Water in Newton MA
Dec 18, 2014
Episode 24 - Pew! Why Concrete Foundation Cracks Can Stink...Literally.
Dec 04, 2014
Episode 23 - Everything you wanted to know about sump pumps and more
Nov 20, 2014
Episode 22 - When is it time to fix a concrete floor crack?
Nov 13, 2014
Episode 21 - 7 Basement Waterproofing Winter Inspections You Should Do Now
Nov 06, 2014
Episode 20 - Oh Shoot! How do you Waterproof a Coal Chute?
Oct 29, 2014
Episode 19 - The Bizarre Case of the Leaking Stone Foundation
Oct 02, 2014
Episode 18 - Ugh! Why are my floor and wall seams leaking!
Sep 11, 2014
Episode 17 - Lally Column Installation: Temporary versus Permanent
Aug 28, 2014
Episode 16 - Is your Wet Basement caused by your Town's Missing Water?
Aug 21, 2014
Episode 15 - Sump Pump versus French Drain: Whose Kung-Fu Reigns Supreme?
Aug 13, 2014
Episode 14 - How can a leaking chimney cause puddling in your basement?
Aug 05, 2014
Episode 13 - How to eliminate Basement Floor Puddles and Dampness
Jul 24, 2014
Episode 12 - Leaking Cold Joints in Basement Foundation Walls - What to do
May 29, 2014
EPISODE11 - Leaking Tie Rods and Snap Ties in Basement Foundations
May 22, 2014
EPISODE10 - Garage Floor Crack Repairs - How to Fix Garage Floor Cracks
May 01, 2014
Episode 9 - Leak around Basement Wall Pipe - How to Cure Leaky Penetrations
Apr 17, 2014
Episode 8 - Why Foundation Walls Crack- How to fix concrete wall crack
Apr 10, 2014
Episode 7 - Fieldstone Foundations: What are they? How do you waterproof?
Mar 28, 2014
Episode 6 - Does homeowner's insurance policy cover flooded basements?
Mar 21, 2014
Episode 5 - DIY foundation crack repair - why NOT fix it yourself?
Mar 13, 2014
Episode 4 - How Do You Find a Basement Leak Behind a Finished Wall?
Mar 06, 2014
Episode 3 - Ways to Prevent Basement Flooding This Spring
Feb 27, 2014
Episode 2 - How to identify when basement water is from the bulkhead
Feb 20, 2014
Episode 1 - Winter Snow Melt - How to protect Your Basement
Feb 13, 2014