How to Get Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement
Originally posted 11/16/18, Revised by Kelly Kater 07/16/20 No one wants their home to smell. At least, no one wants […]
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Planning on Buying a Sump Pump? Here’s All You Need to Know
Originally posted 11/16/2018, updated 3/1/2021 If you’ve never lived in a house with a basement, you probably haven’t ever seen […]
Common Mistakes Homeowners Make With a Sump Pump
originally posted 11/13/2018, updated 2/11/2021 Your sump pump is a critical component of your water drainage system. It doesn’t matter […]
Five Reasons to Waterproof Your Basement This Winter
Originally posted 11/13/2018, revised 02/4/2021 For most people, the words “wet basement” conjure up the sounds of summer thunderstorms and […]
Will Foundation Repair Affect the Resale of Your Home?
Originally published 10/31/18, updated 12/14/22 In a perfect world, the house you want to sell has no issues and was […]
Why Invest in Basement Waterproofing?
Waterproofing your basement can seem tedious, or even like wasting money, if you’re not using the space. In reality, a […]
How Foundation Issues Affect Your Home’s Value
Originally posted 10/22/2018, updated 2/18/2021 The phrase, “adulting is hard,” began as a lament for young adults who dreaded the […]
Is Foundation Repair Tax Deductible?
Originally posted 10/22/2018, revised on 1/28/2021 Foundation repairs are tax deductible, in specific instances. As you would expect with our […]
How Long Does Basement Waterproofing Last?
Originally posted: 10/22/18. Updated 9/10/20 If you’re reading this article, I suspect you’ve already done some research into basement waterproofing. […]
Tips for Making Your Basement Ready for Storage
Originally posted 10/15/2018, updated 3/18/2021 I want you to reminisce with me for a moment. When you were house hunting, […]
Ugly Basement Stains: What They Are & How to Deal With Them
Originally posted 10/15/2018. Updated 12/24/2020. Your average unfinished basement is plain and utilitarian. It’s used as storage; this is […]
How to Make a Downspout Extension in 4 Easy Steps
Originally posted 9/28/2018, updated 12/17/2020 Your home’s guttering helps to protect your foundation. It collects rainwater as it cascades across […]
How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Foundation?
Originally published on 9/28/18, updated on 12/15/22 How much does it cost to repair a foundation? That depends on three […]
5 Waterproofing Tips for Ohio River Homeowners
Living near the Ohio River may provide you with a cooling wind during hot months if you’re close by, but […]
Hiring a Basement Waterproofing Company? 5 Things to Consider
Originally posted 9/18/18, revised 12/3/20 All contractors are not created equal. We’ve all heard stories of homeowners who have […]
How to Repair a Flooded Basement
Originally posted 4/9/2018; updated 12/15/22 It can be overwhelming -even panic-inducing- to discover your basement has flooded. You open the […]
What is the Best Way to Waterproof a Basement?
Originally posted 8/27/18, updated 11/19/20 Many homes in the Midwest have a basement under their home, as part of their […]
How to Fix a Sagging Floor
Originally published 8/27/18, updated 11/12/20 Are sagging floors tripping you up? Is your furniture slowly sliding out of place? […]
How to Fix a Cracked Foundation
Originally posted 8/20/18, revised 11/12/20 If your home has a crack in the foundation, you probably want to know […]
How to Keep Your Home Cool
A nice hot summer day is what everyone dreams of during the winter months. Now that it is here you […]
