Protecting Your Home: Understanding and Addressing Foundation Cracks

Foundation Cracks

NextDay Inspect | Understanding & Addressing Foundation Cracks Understanding & Addressing Foundation Cracks The Critical Role of Foundation Inspection At NextDay Inspect, examining the foundation is a cornerstone of our comprehensive home inspections. A strong foundation is crucial for your home’s stability, yet foundation cracks are a frequent challenge homeowners encounter. It’s the base upon […]

Foundation Problems? Check Your Gutters

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Preventing Water Damage by Managing Roof Water Runoff A weathered concrete foundation with exposed rebar, surrounded by soil and small plants. Is your front doorbell working intermittently, leaving you unsure if someone is at the door? You don’t need to call an electrician for this minor issue. Often, a quick and easy fix involves replacing […]

Remove Oil Stains from Your Driveway

Oil leak on a garage floor beneath a luxury vehicle's carbon fiber front splitter

Eliminating Unsightly Oil Stains from Your Driveway A car leak leaves a dark stain on the garage floor. Oil stains, whether from vehicles, barbecues, or overturned garbage cans, can be removed from concrete or asphalt using Mex All-Purpose Cleaner or TSP substitute. How to Remove Oil Stains Pouring concrete crack filler to repair a damaged surface. […]

Paint That Metal Railing

Elegant upstairs landing with a sleek iron railing, warm wood flooring, and a dazzling crystal chandelier.

You love the metal wrought-iron railing at the front of your home. It adds character and appeal to the entrance. What you don’t love is the rust on the rail and the brown rust stains on the concrete. Don’t fret. There’s a simple fix. Go to the hardware store and buy exterior metal primer and […]

Clean Those Ugly Rust Stains on the Driveway

Construction worker smoothing fresh concrete on a new residential driveway, with unfinished garage bays visible in the background

Removing Rust Stains from Your Cement Driveway A stain on a weathered concrete surface. Rust stains from cars, planters, or trailers can diminish the appearance of your new cement driveway. Thankfully, rust removers make it easy to restore the driveway to its original beauty. Steps to Remove Rust Stains High-powered surface cleaner scrubbing a concrete […]

Why Should You Seal Exterior Concrete?

Sealing the driveway crack with a paint roller.

Should You Seal Exterior Concrete? Applying a fresh coat of sealant to a concrete driveway for a smooth, protective finish. Sealing exterior concrete drives and walks may not always be necessary, but using a good sealer can provide several benefits. It protects the surface from potential damage and helps keep the concrete looking fresh for […]

Wash Siding – Work Up

Power washing vinyl siding reveals dramatic before-and-after contrast as years of grime and mildew disappear beneath the high-pressure spray.

How to Clean Siding Without Damaging It Power washing old paint off a house exterior, revealing a clean surface beneath. Over time, all types of siding—whether wood, vinyl, or fiber cement—can accumulate dirt, grime, and even mildew. While this buildup might make your siding look like it needs painting, often all it takes is a […]

An Easy Fix for a Nasty Water Problem

A flooded basement with water pooling on the concrete floor.

The Impact of Water on Your Home and How to Protect Your Foundation A cracked foundation exposes the vulnerability of a brick wall, surrounded by lush green grass. Water is one of the most destructive forces your home will face. Whether it seeps in below ground or pools around your foundation, water can lead to […]

My Concrete Has Cracked

A weathered wall with a prominent crack, revealing the passage of time.

Why Concrete Cracks and How Control and Expansion Joints Help Cracks in the concrete reveal the passage of time and the wear of elements. One universal truth about concrete: it will crack. This inevitability is due to the material’s natural tendency to shrink as it cures. Understanding why concrete cracks and the role of control and […]

Get Smart About Exterior Electrical Safety

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Staying Safe Around Residential Electrical Wires Electrician at work installing wiring in a new residential construction site, ensuring safe and efficient power systems. High-voltage electrical wires are widely known to be dangerous, but don’t overlook the electrical wiring that feeds your home—it poses risks too. Whether your home is served by overhead or underground wiring, […]