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A crawl space is basically a basement that you can’t stand up in, an unfinished space common to a home’s foundation that is usually between one foot and three feet high. Many people use their crawl spaces for storage of infrequently used belongings – holiday decorations, lawn and garden...
Our original video series covered all the basics of the primary sump pump; we’ve now begun a discussion of battery backup pumps. Barry Schilling, sump pump expert, continues to educate homeowners and consumers about the importance of a functional sump pump system in the battle against basement water seepage. So...
Sump pump expert Barry Schilling covered all the basics of the primary sump pump in a recent series of videos, educating homeowners and consumers about the design, construction and performance of this important safeguard against basement water seepage. That series covered: How to choose a sump pump between the pedestal...
So, you finally have the basement you’ve always wanted – finished walls, nice carpeting, big-screen TV, comfortable couch. You tell your envious friends, “It has everything, even a mini-fridge and a framed, signed picture of Mike Ditka.” Sounds great and I’d love to drop by to catch the Bears-Packers game...
Basement waterproofing is like any other service business. It is made up of companies, both large and small, that have successful track records and a history of standing by their work. There is also a collection of start-ups, one-person outfits, franchisees and “technicians” armed with a kit they ordered...
In a prior series of videos, sump pump expert Barry Schilling took viewers through the important design, construction and performance aspects of sump pumps in an effort to educate homeowners and consumers about this crucial piece of basement waterproofing equipment. In that series, he covered: How to choose a sump...
Recently, a disastrous fire struck a home in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Even though firefighters responded quickly, the fire, which is believed to have started in the basement, did substantial damage and it will be a long time before the family can move back in. Fortunately, all family members...
As in many urban areas, homes in Chicago tend to be on narrow, deep lots with not much room in between. Living elbow-to-elbow like this requires a spirit of neighborliness but it also creates some unique basement seepage problems –- and some equally unique theories on the kind of...
This series of videos has attempted to educate homeowners and consumers about the major differences in sump pump design and construction and how these factors affect the pump’s performance. So far, Barry Schilling has discussed: How to Choose a Sump Pump: The difference between the pedestal style of pump and...
Sump pump expert Barry Schilling has been hosting this series of videos to help viewers when it comes to choosing a sump pump, another step in our mission to educate homeowners and consumers about basement waterproofing. Up to now, Barry has discussed: How to Choose a Sump Pump: The difference...
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