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A finished basement is a great way to increase living space in the home without adding on. The basement can be turned into additional bedrooms, hobby or home office space, family room, playroom – the possibilities are almost endless. Great as it may be, finished basement space comes at a...
Deerfield IL is a small, affluent suburb north of Chicago and is a perfect illustration of a town that grew as it became more accessible. Originally a farming community called Cadwell’s Corner, Deerfield had only a few hundred residents when it was incorporated in 1903 and hadn’t quite reached 50...
Homes in NW Indiana suffer from basement water problems just like homes everywhere but there are several factors specific to the area that affect the severity of the problem and the nature of the repair. High Water Table – “Water table” is the term used to describe the level of...
Finished basements are great. They can add living space to a home with bedrooms, family rooms or other configurations. They can be utilitarian as well, housing a workshop, hobby space or a laundry room. Of course, there’s always the “man cave.” Whatever the use of a finished basement, it usually...
Winnetka IL is one of the best-known of Chicago’s North Shore suburbs for many reasons: It’s the namesake of a song hit of the Big Band era, “Big Noise from Winnetka;” It was the location (and filming site) of the “Home Alone” house; and, It hosted a 1965 speech by Dr. Martin...
There are two thoughts that pop into the head of the average homeowner when he or she discovers water in the basement: “I have to move stuff before it gets ruined!” And: “How much is this going to cost to fix?” Moving furniture, carpets and other belongings away from seepage is a...
These days, most residential foundations are constructed of poured concrete because the monolithic foundation has become the accepted standard in most parts of the country and because ready-mix concrete is widely available. In some parts of the country, masonry foundations constructed of concrete block are still being used, due either...
Most homeowners understand that water outside their home can easily turn into water inside their home – in the basement specifically. Many, however, don’t understand the extent to which this happens or how easy it is to prevent. Take rain water, for example. Rain falls on the roof and runs...
Northbrook IL, although not situated directly on the shores of Lake Michigan, is still considered part of Chicago’s fabled North Shore, a string of upscale suburbs north of the city. The village is conveniently located near major highways and commuter train lines, enabling residents to commute to Chicago and...
A finished basement is the dream of many homeowners. Sometimes it’s a necessity – a way to create badly needed living space for a growing family. Other times it’s a luxury – a den, a family room, a playroom, a “man cave.” No matter the intended end use for finished...
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