The Crackman Podcast

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Oct 2026

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November 6, 2026Episode 4694 min

Episode 469: Episode 460 - How can a lally column become so rusted?

In this episode, Adam shares the story of a dangerously rusted lally column and how it got so bad.

October 30, 2026Episode 4685 min

Episode 468: Episode 459 - The corners of my block foundation are showing severe separation. How much trouble am I in?

In this episode, Adam shares a recent case study that stems from a picture of a block foundation that is causing some separation anxiety, so to speak. The corner looks like it’s separating and coming apart. Adam shares what happened with that block foundation and how they handled it.

October 9, 2026Episode 4675 min

Episode 467: Episode 458 - I’m looking at buying a house with Japanese Knotweed surrounding it. Is there anything I need to consider before buying it?

Japanese Knotweed…most of us have never heard of it. Is this something unique to the New England area? In this episode, Adam explains the ramifications of allowing Japanese Knotweed to grow unchecked around your home.

October 5, 2026Episode 4665 min

Episode 466: Episode 457 - Is the Crack Daddy immune to basement water problems?

Since the Crack Daddy is an expert in basement waterproofing, one might imagine that water is just too afraid of him and will take its menace to a less capable victim, right? Wrong. In this episode, Adam reveals his own battle with water leaking in his finished basement.

September 17, 2026Episode 4655 min

Episode 465: Episode 456 - Should you fix all of your basement cracks before a home sale or pass the repair on to the new owner?

It’s an age-old question: should you do a major home renovation or repair when your intention is to sell the home in the near future? In this episode, Adam explains why it’s a good idea to address basement crack repair issues before they end up stopping a home sale dead.

September 17, 2026Episode 4645 min

Episode 464: Episode 455 - Why is my sump pump not getting all the water out of my basement?

Sump pumps are designed to remove water that collects in your basement, so why would one be underperforming? Too much water in a sinking ship? Adam explains how sump pump systems are designed.

September 4, 2026Episode 4634 min

Episode 463: Episode 454 - How has El Nino’s global weather impacts affected homeowners in the New England area?

El Nino forms and exists in the Pacific Ocean, which is a half a world away from New England, so how can its effect on global weather patterns impact homeowners in New England? Adam shares what he is seeing.

August 21, 2026Episode 4626 min

Episode 462: Episode 453 - Living in a land-based submarine? How to deal with leaking basement windows

In this episode, Adam explains what to do if your leaky basement windows are making you feel like you’re living in a land-based submarine.

August 21, 2026Episode 4616 min

Episode 461: Episode 452 - Water is pouring into my finished basement. Now what?

So you invited your buddies over for your monthly poker game in your man cave in the basement. You go downstairs to get everything set up and you find a small lake. Looks like the game is screwed but now what do you do? Adam explains.

August 1, 2026Episode 4604 min

Episode 460: Episode 451 - Has an AI-generated appraisal obliterated your chances of a home loan?

AI tools are everywhere and they have infiltrated just about every industry, real estate notwithstanding. Since A1 Foundation Crack Repair routinely saves real estate deals in the 11th hour, they have a lot of experience in the home sales process. In this episode, Adam explains how AI tools have impacted home loans and what you might do if you have a negative experience.