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How to Flood-Proof a House

July 31, 2026

A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting a Home Before the Water Arrives One inch of water inside an average home can cost more than $25,000 to repair, according to FEMA. That is drywall, flooring, insulation, and whatever was sitting on the floor when the water came in. Most of that damage is preventable. Flood-proofing a house…

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How to Flood-Proof a House

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Comparing the Most Common Erosion Control Barriers

February 15, 2021

There are many different types of erosion control barriers. Each has pros & cons depending on the specific situation. Learn more here.

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Residential & Home Flood Prevention Solutions

December 30, 2020

Homeowners face the same flooding threats as towns & companies, but lack the same resources. What’s the best residential flood barrier?

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Retaining Walls for Cliff & Bluff Erosion

September 3, 2020

By installing a TrapBag® barrier system, beach erosion will be slowed down drastically to reduce the need for sand re-nourishment.  

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MSE Walls 101

June 15, 2020

TrapBags are rapid deploy flood and erosion control barrier bags. These are used in lieu of conventional sandbags or concrete bags when creating MSE walls.

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