Originally posted 12/17/20, updated 12/15/22 Your foundation does a lot for you. It supports your home, remains stable in changing weather conditions, and repels nasty invaders like insects and vermin. In return, we often ignore it; we spend our money and attention on interior improvements like new furniture or remodeled bathrooms. Or we focus on […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
While this blog is written for builders and contractors, the deep injection method also has practical applications in residential settings. This article is written with the assumption you are already familiar with our slabjacking process and makes multiple references to it. If this is not the case for you, I would recommend reading our blog […]
Originally posted 7/23/20, updated 12/15/22 Sometimes we find problems strictly by chance. Maybe you were weeding a flower bed and saw a crack in the foundation. Or you went to the basement to get your tennis racket out of storage, and discovered water trickling down the wall. Foundation cracks can happen anywhere, and for a […]
Originally posted 7/9/20; updated 9/14/23 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). This is particularly common in the spring and fall when a major cold/hot front can roll through the […]
Originally posted 6/25/20, updated 12/15/22 You’re a good homeowner. You clean your gutters, change the filters in your furnace, check the batteries in the smoke detectors, all the usual smart preventative measures. But then you find water in your basement or crawl space. Now what? If you’re like most of us, you go online and […]
