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Good Yard Drainage Can Prevent a Wet Basement in Chicago
There are a lot of misconceptions about how wet basements happen in Chicago. Some homeowners think that the joint between a paved sidewalk or gangway and their home needs to be caulked...
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Does Being Close to the Lake Cause Wet Basements in Wilmette?
One of the great things about living in Wilmette is the town’s proximity to Lake Michigan. Along with offering the beautiful beach and harbor at Gillson Park, the lake provides...
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How to Prevent Wet Basements in Northwest Indiana this Fall
It’s fall and lots of people will tell you it’s their favorite time of year in northwest Indiana. The temperatures cool down, kids go back to school and leaves on the...
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Why Taking the High Ground Won’t Prevent Basement Water Problems
We hear lots of theories from homeowners and even from experienced people in other construction trades about what causes (and what can prevent) a wet basement. In fact, we’ve written about some...
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How do I Determine the Source of Basement Water Problems?
Arrgh! I have water in my basement. Where did it come from? Good question. There are several answers, each indicating a different type of water problem. And, each will require a different solution. What are...
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Finished Basement Water Problems: What to Do First
In a recent article, we talked about “first aid” for your unfinished basement water problems – what to do immediately when ground water infiltrates your basement. As big a mess as you may...
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Basement Water Problems: Help, I Have a Wet Basement!
You wake up to the sound of rain, heavy rain. The news on the bedside clock radio tells you that it’s been raining all night and should be ending shortly. It’s Saturday...
