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For many people, owning the ideal home is a lifelong goal. Many Americans dream of a cabin in the woods, a sunlit beach house or a tri-level on a golf course. For Chicagoans, it could be a South side graystone, a two-flat in Wrigleyville or a mansion on the...
Structural foundation damage is one of the most serious problems that Chicago homeowners can face. It not only leads to water infiltration but, left unrepaired, can threaten the very structure and stability of the house itself. It’s nothing to take lightly. At the same time, not every crack in a...
When it comes to structural foundation repair, as in many other fields, technology is constantly improving. It used to be that the only repair method for cracked, bulging or tipping foundation walls, whether poured concrete or masonry, was steel. For the longest time, a steel I-beam was used, set vertically...
Winter’s coming to northwest Indiana and many homeowners will take advantage of the indoor time to do some work around the house. The truly ambitious may even take on a major project like a new kitchen or bathroom or finishing the basement. If your ambition knows no bounds, then good...
This blog is dedicated to educating the public about basement waterproofing. In it we talk about drain tile, exterior waterproofing membranes, sump pumps, crack injection, proper yard drainage and all the other techniques, repairs and equipment that help keep your basement dry. As we go about our business in the...
We’re headed into a really busy time of year for everyone – preparing for holidays, wrapping up the year on our jobs, traveling or welcoming guests. But, before all that gets into full swing, there are a few things we should take care of around the house. Many of them...
It’s November and no one in the Midwest is thinking much about landscaping or building a deck. Let’s face it – for the next few months any outdoor maintenance in this part of the country will involve a snow shovel. However, if you’re not a fan of winter the great...
I’m about to give away a big secret of the basement waterproofing industry: The man or woman who comes to your home representing a basement waterproofing contractor is an expert in diagnosing basement water problems but they’re also a salesperson. Speaking for my own company, I can also tell you...
When we were kids, we read and heard all sorts of stories, myths and legends and they were great, weren’t they? Those stories helped us develop imaginations and creativity and many of us still enjoy them as adults. However, when we become homeowners it’s best to leave the stories on...
I’ve been in the basement waterproofing business for a long time and I’ve been in thousands of homes and talked to thousands of customers who were concerned about their basements and often about the structural integrity of their homes. As I’m sure you can imagine, those homeowners asked a lot...
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