Cracks, water intrusion, crawl space moisture, settlement, etc.
Originally posted 1/21/2019, updated 7/30/2020 When you think of doing home repairs, do you automatically think of warmer weather? This would make sense- many outdoor industries like roadwork, landscaping, and roofing take place in the warmer months for the most effective results. Foundation repairs do not fall into this category, however. Both foundation repairs and […]
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 11/16/2018, updated 3/1/2021 If you’ve never lived in a house with a basement, you probably haven’t ever seen a sump pump. You might not know what it looks like, even if you do have one in your basement. They’re not an exciting tool to have, they only serve one purpose, and as long […]
originally posted 11/13/2018, updated 2/11/2021 Your sump pump is a critical component of your water drainage system. It doesn’t matter how well the drainage tile manages water intrusion, if there’s no way to flush the water out of your basement or crawl space. You need a high quality sump pump to expel the water along […]
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 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 extend a fair distance into the yard, where it discharges the water safely away […]
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 […]
