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 […]
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Garage Floor Foundation Repair
Originally posted 3/15/19, revised 11/19/21 Your garage floor is going to crack. How could it not? It endures heavy wear […]
Be Careful When Waterproofing: Homeowner Do’s and Don’ts
Originally posted 3/11/19, revised 8/25/21 When you find water in your basement, you’re probably annoyed. Frustrated. Fed up. It […]
Expansive Soil and Its Effect on Your Foundation
Originally posted 3/6/19, updated 6/25/21 When you hear “expansive soil,” what do you think? It’s soil that expands, right? What’s […]
The Connection Between Wet Basements and Foundation Problems
Originally published 3/1/19, updated 7/7/21 We all know that water is an essential part of life and a massive force […]
What Is Foundation Shearing and Are Repairs Effective?
Originally posted 2/25/19, revised by Kelly Kater 8/27/20 Foundation shearing is a sign your wall is under serious stress. We’re […]
Why Are Your Walls Cracking?
Cracking walls may mean significant foundation problems. We provide some reasons for cracked walls.
7 Warning Signs of Foundation Problems
Any kind of water infiltration can damage a home’s foundation — but it also can damage other parts of the house. Don’t miss the signs.
What Do Freezing and Thawing Do to Your Foundation?
Originally published 1/28/2019, revised 9/6/23 If you’ve ever researched home repairs of any kind, you know that water is one […]
Keys to Keeping Your Basement Warm This Winter
Originally posted 1/25/19, updated 10/27/21 Since heat rises, basements are usually chilly compared to the upper floors. However, going downstairs […]
Why You Should Not DIY Repair Your Home’s Foundation
Originally posted 1/21/19, revised 5/24/21 I watch a lot of how-to TV shows, because I like to learn new things: […]
When is the Best Time of Year for Foundation Repair?
Originally posted 1/21/2019, updated 7/30/2020 When you think of doing home repairs, do you automatically think of warmer weather? This […]
Top 3 Ways to Bump Up Your Basement’s Energy Efficiency
Originally published 1/18/2019; updated 5/3/2021 In the Midwest, we endure some pretty extreme weather variations. Summers are filled with high […]
Different Options to Repair Home Foundation
Originally posted 1/14/2019, updated 4/16/2021 Repair methods for foundation problems will vary, depending on what the issue is and how […]
5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for the New Year
Originally posted 1/4/19, updated 12/27/22 Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your home? Not sure if your […]
Indianapolis Home Show
JANUARY 18-27, 2019
INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
INDIANAPOLIS, INFoundation Settling vs. Foundation Problems
Most people probably have heard someone say, “Oh, it’s just the house settling” after a thud or a creak. However, a real settling house means the soil under the foundation is shifting to accommodate the home’s weight and nature’s weather conditions. But how can you tell the difference between when foundation issues are from normal settling and when they are indicative of potentially major problems?
Why Do Foundations Sink and How Are They Repaired?
Media clips of giant sinkholes opening up under a house or car may have you thinking that’s the only way a foundation will sink—dramatically and suddenly. However, a normal sinking foundation isn’t caused by a sinkhole, and it takes a while for a foundation to noticeably sink. If you do notice after the fact, it’s likely because you missed or ignored the warning signs.
Common Winter Foundation Problems
Originally posted 11/26/2018, updated 2/11/2021 Freezing temperatures cause damage to everything- even materials we tend to view as permanent. These […]
Top 5 Ways to Avoid Foundation Problems
If you are in the process of building a home, the best way to avoid future foundation problems is to carefully vet the company you hire to construct the house. Nothing replaces good workmanship. However, if you live in an existing home, chances are you will experience foundation issues at some point. We have some ways to avoid foundation problems occurring in the future.
