Originally published 1/18/2019; updated 5/3/2021 In the Midwest, we endure some pretty extreme weather variations. Summers are filled with high humidity, severe thunderstorms, and temperatures in the 90s. Winters bring snow, painfully dry air, and frigid temperatures that can drop into the negative. It’s a challenge to build a house that will endure such a […]
Originally posted 1/14/2019, updated 4/16/2021 Repair methods for foundation problems will vary, depending on what the issue is and how severe it is. The important thing that homeowners need to understand is this: most foundation repair should be left to the professionals. You can easily find videos on the internet that indicate you can make […]
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 11/13/2018, revised 02/4/2021 For most people, the words “wet basement” conjure up the sounds of summer thunderstorms and the smell of damp concrete. Maybe you revisit the disgust and frustration you felt while cleaning out the dirty water that destroyed items you had stored in the basement. But what if a wet basement […]
Waterproofing your basement can seem tedious or even like an unnecessary expense if you’re not actively using the space. In reality, a moisture problem in your basement causes far more than just unsightly stains and a musty smell. Water is the leading cause of foundation damage, and leaving it untreated invites serious and costly structural […]
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 […]
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. Unfortunately, these stories are not urban legends or myths; there […]
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 […]
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 expensive as well as frustrating. Acculevel is a foundation repair company that […]
