As the snow blows and accumulates throughout the Central, Northeast & Northern Wisconsin area, you might think your basement is safe from water damage for the winter. Even though that water is frozen, it can still cause problems for your foundation. “When water accumulates near …
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With more than 15,000 lakes in the state of Wisconsin, it’s difficult to find someone who hasn’t spent any time on at least one of them. Some enjoy life near the water so much that they buy a cabin for vacations and weekend getaways, or …
Read Full ArticleSome homeowners put off foundation repairs, thinking that these repairs will lower their home’s resale value in the future, or make it difficult to sell their home. In fact, experts say, just the opposite may be true. As long as you disclose the problem and …
Read Full ArticleA lawn sprinkler system makes it easier to keep your grass growing and healthy year-round. It’s important to make sure your system operates correctly so your home’s foundation stays healthy, too. Leaks, drainage issues and overwatering can send the water for your grass right into …
Read Full ArticleEverything settles and changes as it gets older, and our houses are no exception. It’s normal for walls and floors to move, shift and maybe even crack a bit as time passes. However, big shifts are not normal − they are signs of possible problems …
Read Full ArticleThe signs show up slowly. As the trees that shade your yard grow taller and branch out, you start to notice cracks in your driveway. A piece of sidewalk buckles, then another one. Then water backs up into your basement, and you’re calling a plumber …
Read Full ArticleWhether it’s an Arctic Vortex rolling south or just a cold snap, even just a few days of lower temperatures can freeze pipes that aren’t well-insulated or protected from the weather. When they freeze, pipes can burst and flood your house. That moisture can lead …
Read Full ArticleThey go over, under, around and through. They’ll tear up your grass, shrubs, trees and gardens. And while they’re busy, they can also cause damage to your foundation or crawl space, too. Animals like groundhogs, squirrels, raccoons and moles like to dig, chew, burrow and …
Read Full ArticleSummer weather brings two big concerns for foundations: heat and moisture. We had a heat advisory Friday, with the heat index near 100 degrees. We were on the edge of the “heat dome” that’s been covering a big part of the nation, and we won’t …
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