Basement Repair & Insulation

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 home is ready for the harsh conditions of January in the Midwest? There are several things you can do to prepare your house for the weather coming our way! Acculevel is a family-owned and operated […]

Originally posted 11/16/18, Revised by Kelly Kater 07/16/20 No one wants their home to smell.  At least, no one wants their home to smell bad.  It can smell like clean laundry, or baked cookies, or whatever seasonal scent you’ve chosen.  But musty?  Musty isn’t going to be a top seller in any candle shop and […]

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.  What I don’t know is your knowledge level: if you’ve binge-watched a season of remodelling on HGTV, asked neighbors about their experiences, read a dozen articles, or even had some estimates from contractors.   Acculevel has […]

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 if you are a design minimalist, you will need places to store […]

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 solve a big problem is by taking small steps- it doesn’t matter […]

Want to add a little extra space to your home? If you have a stairwell you might be in luck. You can remodel the space under your stairs to add extra room to your home and increase its value. How do you know how much room you have? Take a look... Cut a small hole […]

Originally posted 5/15/2018; updated 12/29/21 Do you feel like you’re running out of room in your home?  Wishing you could add another bedroom, home office, or a private gym?  Do you have a basement that could provide the space for such an item? Before you start planning your expansion, we recommend that you have your […]

Originally posted 4/9/2018, updated 1/21/2021 It’s estimated that 98% of basements will incur water damage during their life spans.  So unless you’re really, really lucky, your basement will flood at some point.  This is a messy, frustrating experience for a homeowner, and given the statistic I just quoted, it may seem inevitable.  But if you […]