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Unfinished Basement Ideas: 5 Ways to Lower Flooded Basement Costs
Of all the rooms in the house, the attic and basement probably earn the title of Most Likely to Be Cluttered. The basement might be the go-to space for laundry, a catch-all storage spot or a make-shift...
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How Does a Sump Pump Work? Here’s a Simple Overview
If your Chicago home has a basement, it probably has a small appliance sitting in one corner. The unit might be installed in a basin just below floor level, or it could be an upright pedestal model....
View Article7 Important Reasons to Waterproof Your Home
Water is undoubtedly a homeowner’s worst nightmare. We all know how water damage can adversely affect our homes, and in fact 98% of basements in the U.S. will suffer from water damage at least once in...
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How to Stop Water Leaks in Your Basement Walls: 10 Actionable Steps
Whether it serves as a second den, laundry room or extra storage space, it shouldn’t leak. Basement walls shouldn’t be streaked with wet stains, and they aren’t supposed to serve as breeding grounds...
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Water In Basement But No Rain? Here are 7 Surprising Causes
It’s a frustrating mystery that doesn’t seem to give you any clues. You keep finding wet spots and water in the basement. No rain has fallen recently, so the damp downstairs just doesn’t make sense....
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Buying a House With a Sump Pump: 8 Things You Need to Know
You’re excited about this one. You’ve done your due diligence as a home buyer comparing prices, exteriors, interiors and even neighborhood amenities. This house looks like a great candidate until the...
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Flooded Basement Cleanup Cost: What You Should Expect
It can be the result of rain seeping through foundation cracks. It can happen when storms back up sewage lines. Sometimes, the sump pump gives out. Whatever the cause, your basement looks like an...
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What To Do When Your Sump Pump Overflows: 8 Steps
You probably don’t worry too much about the sump pump overflowing. It’s sturdy equipment, and you take care of it with a little routine maintenance several times a year. What could possibly go wrong?...
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How to Disinfect the Basement After a Flood
Heavy rains soak the neighborhood. Your sump pump can’t keep up with floodwaters flowing into the basement. Sewage backup fills the downstairs with a contaminated mess. You’re facing black water...
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My Basement Flooded – Who Do I Call First?
Heavy rains and bad sump pumps aren’t the only reasons basements flood. Burst pipes fill the downstairs with water. A broken washing machine turns the basement into a wading pool. Whatever the cause,...
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