Basement Waterproofing

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 […]

Originally posted 4/17/18, revised 10/8/20 When I work on articles about crawl spaces, sometimes I feel like a hack writing commercials for a C grade monster movie: “It’s a cramped, seldom-traveled space, with unseen creatures lurking in the dark.”  Of course, I’m an arachnophobic who enthusiastically reads Stephen King, so it may be wishful thinking.    […]

Originally posted 4/10/18; revised 7/30/21 After a cold winter, warm sunny days encourage us to get out of the house and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.  Of course, spending time in the sun means you need to protect yourself against seasonal concerns like insect bites, sunburns, and dehydration.  But did you know that warmer […]

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 […]