During this dry weather it is a good idea to make sure the soil around your foundation gets watered.  The drying of the soil expands and contracts and can cause damage to the foundation.  So next time you are out watering your flowers or grass dont skip out on the soil around your home.  This could save against costly repairs and water leaks in the future.  The link below gives further information regarding this. http://www.foundationrepairs.com/foundationmaintenance...

Happy Fall, friends! Hard to believe, but cooler temps, fall colors and football season are just around the corner! In a nationwide survey, nearly 30% of Americans chose fall as their favorite season -- and it isnt any wonder why. Cincinnati is drop-dead gorgeous in the fall -- our skies big and blue, trees rich orange and red hues and weather perfectly cool-but-not-cold-nor-hot-nor-humid. However. If youre a homeowner, you might not be singing the praises of fall quite so... enthusias...