Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
In the Midwest, it’s not unusual to have the air conditioning on at the start of a day, only to switch over to heat at the end of it (or vice versa). A perfect example of this phenomenon happened last week in central Indiana. The day started warm and humid, reaching mid-70s by the afternoon. […]
In one of our other articles, we’ve provided a detailed checklist of questions you should ask a contractor. The purpose of that checklist is to help homeowners thoroughly vet prospective repair companies and contractors, before hiring someone to do the work. You want to be sure that the people you hire deserve your trust. But […]
Originally posted 10/29/20; updated 12/20/22 When you need repairs to your home, you have a lot of concerns: what needs to be done? Who can be trusted to do the job well? Are you paying too much? We understand that these can be stressful and frustrating questions to answer, and we want to help you […]
Maintenance and repairs are frustrating but necessary tasks that come with owning a home. It’s a hassle: arranging work schedules and juggling childcare so someone is home, trying to work from home despite the noise, and possibly dealing with a messy aftermath in your yard. Once you accomplish all of the scheduling and get the […]
It’s a universal truth that families need a consistent budget to manage their expenses. This is a challenging task, given unpredictable weather patterns, fluctuating fuel prices, and rising food costs. High utility bills can put your household in a situation that is stressful, frustrating, and sometimes genuinely uncomfortable. Do you resign yourself to lower temperatures […]
Concrete is an essential building tool. It’s a man-made concoction that literally paves the way for our society. We use it to create roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, and even our homes. It’s everywhere and we rely on it heavily in everyday life. Nothing in life is infallible, though. And when you consider the amount […]
Originally posted 9/24/20, updated 12/15/22 Walls in general are not meant to lean or curve. They should be solid, upright, and holding firm at a 90° angle from the floor. So if you have a wall in your home that doesn’t meet these criteria, you most likely have a problem. And if that problem wall […]
Have you noticed water seeping into your basement? Have you been sweeping it into the drain that’s set into the floor? If you’re doing this every time it rains, it’s time to talk to a professional about waterproofing. You may be inclined to shrug off this advice; after all, it’s coming from a company that […]
Recently, one or our project managers evaluated a home for settling issues. The homeowner had noticed the typical signs of a settling foundation: cracks in the drywall, sticking doors, etc. However, the cause of the settling was not so typical; the house in question was built on top of the remnants of an older home. […]
In an earlier blog, I wrote about the similarities and differences between helical and push piers. This was written for homeowners who had settling foundations and were unfamiliar with the repair methods. In this particular blog, I am speaking to those homeowners who want to dive deeper into the technical details of helical and push […]
