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Entries tagged with “foundation waterproofing”
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How to Find The Best Waterproofing Company
If you have water coming into your basement, the time to take action is now. Ignoring the water will only complicate cleanup and repairs. To deal with the water, you’ll...
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Guide to Basement Moisture Control — 5 Steps To Take
Fighting basement moisture can be an ongoing battle. This area of your home is surrounded by moist soil and by basement walls that do little to keep that moisture out...
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Buying a Flipped House? 4 Things to Look Out For
Shiny new appliances, new siding, new cabinets and beautiful new floors, what is there not to love? The house is in the right location, has the right look and the price...
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The Best Foundation Waterproofing? 5 Things To Consider
If you’ve noticed seepage in your basement and are wondering what is the best way to handle it, this article is for you. With so many options to pick from, it...
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Why Does My Basement Leak? The Hose Knows
Several times in this blog it’s been suggested that homeowners go outside during a rainstorm to observe why their basement leaks: overflowing gutters, poorly placed downspouts and other water management issues. It’s difficult...
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Basement Waterproofing: Slab on Grade Foundations
A customer at a home show once told me, “I’m never going to need your company’s services.” When I asked why she was so sure, she replied “Because my house was built on a slab. I don’t...
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Basement Waterproofing Methods in New Home Construction
Most of the time, this blog is about basement waterproofing “after the fact” — water problems and waterproofing solutions in existing homes. The other night while watching TV I was reminded that...
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Basement Waterproofing Products: Will Caulking Fix a Wet Basement?
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...
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Hydrostatic Pressure and Why a Basement Leaks
When we first became homeowners, we knew that certain pressures came with the job – paying the mortgage, fixing things that break or replacing things that really break. We probably...
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Why a Handyman Should Not Do Your Foundation Crack Repair
Homeowners tend to have their favorite go-to guy to keep up with basic home repairs and their “honey-do” lists. It’s often difficult to find a good handyman, but when you finally...
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