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Originally posted 10/15/2018, updated 3/18/2021 I want you to reminisce with me for a moment. When you were house hunting, did you peek into closets and cabinets? Did homes with attics and basements interest you more, because they had added storage space? Even...
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 your roof and funnels it down the drainpipe. That’s all well and good, but where does this drainpipe end? Does it...
Originally published on 9/28/18, updated on 12/15/22 How much does it cost to repair a foundation? That depends on three things: the type of issue, the severity of the issue and the repair method needed. You really cannot overstate the importance of a good...
All contractors are not created equal. We’ve all heard stories of homeowners who have been scammed: a seemingly legitimate contractor offers you a great price on a project, shows up the first day or two, takes your money, then never returns to finish the job. ...
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 door, look down the stairs, and see a soggy, smelly mess. Where do you even start?! My grandmother says the best way to...
Originally published 8/27/18, updated 11/12/20 Are sagging floors tripping you up? Is your furniture slowly sliding out of place? Does your floor feel bouncy or spongy in certain places? These are more than just a nuisance! A sagging floor is usually a...
Originally posted 8/20/18, revised 11/12/20 If your home has a crack in the foundation, you probably want to know three things: what caused it, how significant it is, and what it will cost to fix. Acculevel has been repairing foundations since our start in...
Originally posted 6/26/2018, updated 10/13/21 What is a home foundation? At its most basic level, it’s the starting point of your home. It’s the first thing that was constructed, because everything in your home is supported by the base (foundation) of your...
Does money really grow on trees? If you home has mature trees then you could be sitting on thousands of dollars. According to the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, a mature tree could be worth between $1,000 to $10,000. Mature trees also do a lot for your...
Originally posted 6/12/2018, updated 12/31/2020 You don’t want to walk downstairs one day, and find water in your basement. That’s the sort of discovery that can ruin anyone’s day! But if that water has damaged your home and possessions, it’s going to be...
