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BOSS Backup Sump Pumps Add Power, Features for Greater Performance
When it comes to backup sump pumps, performance is everything. More horsepower, for example, means more gallons per hour moved and stronger vertical lift, both of which translate into a greatly decreased...
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Drain Tile in St. Charles Homes Can Prevent Basement Seepage
St. Charles IL is a thriving city located on the banks of the Fox River. It is divided between Kane and DuPage Counties, with the majority of the city lying in the...
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Basement Odor in Chicago Homes can be Caused by Water Seepage
Whether you use your basement for living space or if it’s just unfinished storage or work space, it shouldn’t smell any different than any other part of your home. That musty...
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Drain Tile Solves Basement Water Problems in Elmhurst, IL 60216
Elmhurst IL is a near Western suburb of Chicago with a population of approximately 45,000; the city is split between Cook and DuPage counties. Formerly known as Cottage Hill, the city took the...
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Emergency Sump Pumps in Chicago Save Basements from Summer Storms
Everybody everywhere talks about the weather on a regular basis but, for those who live in Chicago, the weather is more than a topic of conversation. Here in the City of Broad...
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How to Straighten a Bowed Foundation Wall
There are two main types of modern residential foundations – poured concrete and masonry. Both are strong and reliable but either can be subject to movement and damage caused by pressures...
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Above Grade Waterproofing – Seepage is not Just a Basement Problem
When most homeowners think about seepage, they picture a wet basement and they’re most often accurate in their imaginings. The American Society of Home Inspectors estimates that 60% of American homes experience...
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Lower Your Basement Floor for More Usable Space
The American homeowner is on a quest for space – living space – that has been going on for decades and shows no signs of stopping. But for a brief setback during...
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Foundation Repair Methods: Helical Piers vs. Hydraulic Push Piers
When the foundation of a home sinks, drops or settles, it causes structural havoc throughout the home. Walls shift out of plumb, brick- and stonework crack, mortar crumbles, windows and doors stick...
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Water Powered Backup Sump Pumps vs. Battery Backup Sump Pumps
Any homeowner who has ever experienced a wet basement knows the value of a sump pump. The sump pump, typically connected to an interior or exterior drain tile system, takes water that would...
