The Crackman Podcast

The Crackman Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 376: Episode 365 - Why is water pouring in through my basement window?
November 24, 2023

Adam sent over a video showing water pouring through a basement window around the edges.  Ho...

Episode 375: Episode 364 - Is a concrete foundation in trouble if it becomes discolored in several places?
November 15, 2023

So your concrete foundation wall or floor has become discolored in several places.  Are you ...

Episode 374: Episode 363 - Why should a foundation crack be repaired?
November 09, 2023

As the Crackman has always said, there are 2 certainties in life:  death and concrete will e...

Episode 373: Episode 362 - What is a cold joint as it pertains to foundations?
November 09, 2023

In the electronics world, a cold joint is a solder joint that looks good but doesn’t actually con...

Episode 372: Episode 361 - What does it mean when you need multiple sumps in your basement?
October 24, 2023

Why does a home need a sump pump? And, what does it mean if you need multiple sump pumps?  A...

Episode 371: Episode 360 - How are these rodents getting into my house?
October 20, 2023

This is the time of year is when people start seeing more rodents in their homes than usual.&nbsp...

Episode 370: Episode 359 - When do I need to worry about rust on my lally column?
October 07, 2023

Lally columns perform a vital role in your home.  If it fails, your house is in trouble.&nbs...

Episode 369: Episode 358 - Can road construction cause my foundation to leak?
October 03, 2023

Road construction is usually a pain for everyone around it, but this is a new twist most people d...

Episode 368: Episode 357 - What to look for when hiring a basement waterproofing contractor
September 21, 2023

We hear horror stories all the time where people have been victimized by nefarious contractors.&n...

Episode 367: Episode 356 - How does summer humidity affect a home’s basement?
August 25, 2023

We all suffer from summer humidity.  It’s terrible this time of year.  In this episode,...