What Is a Michigan Basement? Understanding Its Features, Origins, and Uses
Have you ever gone into a Michigan basement and noticed that there’s a concrete ledge all the way around the […]
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BEST Carbon Fiber Straps for Foundation Repair – What They Cost & Why You Need Them
Originally posted 5/7/20; updated 01/07/25 It could be that you’ve found cracks in your basement wall and need carbon fiber […]
How to Keep Sump Pump Discharge from Freezing. Simple Steps to Prevent Winter Drainage Issues
Originally posted 2/27/20; updated 1/5/25 The purpose of a sump pump, of course, is to expel any rainwater that […]
How Sistering Floor Joists and Sill Plate Repairs Can Fix Your Sagging Floor
Originally posted 6/18/2020; updated 01/02/2025 A sloping or sagging floor is usually pretty obvious to a homeowner. Maybe you can […]
Repairing Your Crawl Space
Originally posted 3/18/19, revised 8/11/21 People don’t hang out in their crawl spaces. In fact, most homeowners never go […]
How to Fix a Bowing Basement Wall or Bulging Basement Wall Before It Gets Worse
Homeowners often ask what causes a bowing basement wall or bulging basement wall. A bowed foundation wall or basement wall […]
What causes floors to sag? A deep dive into the most common culprits.
What causes floors to sag? A deep dive into the most common culprits. Your floor is supposed to be a […]
How much does it cost to level a wooden floor and fix sagging floors? Full pricing breakdown
Originally posted 12/26/19, updated 12/03/24 When your floors start sloping or sagging, you know there’s something wrong with the structure […]
10 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
Here in the Midwest, we often say our weather is unpredictable. I don’t think that’s entirely true. The amount of […]
How to Prevent Mold in a Midwestern Home
No homeowner wants to see mold growth in their home. It doesn’t matter if it’s on leftovers in your fridge, […]
Need Foundation Repairs or Waterproofing & Want Financing? Acculevel Has Options for You!
Originally published 6/2/23; updated 2/12/24 Why Should You Finance Home Repairs? There are times when financing your home repairs makes […]
Why Is There Water in My Basement & Can I Fix It?
When a homeowner calls us because they have water in their basement, they often say things like, “this hasn’t ever […]
Is Your Driveway Sinking? Explore Causes & Solutions
Once upon a time, your driveway was a freshly poured, smooth, and even surface. As the years have passed, that […]
Top 7 FAQs About Basement Egress Windows
Interested in adding an egress window to your basement, but don’t have time to read our comprehensive twelve page guide, […]
Basement Waterproofing: What Should I Expect?
If we’re installing a waterproofing system in your basement, you clearly have some water issues developing. It could be cracks […]
How Does Water Damage My Foundation?
Many homeowners install water drainage in their basements to prevent leaks or flooding. This is reasonable and logical; a damp […]