When Should You Replace Your Sump Pump

With the invaluable tool known as a sump pump, basement flooding may not be an issue at your house. However, as with any home appliance, these machines don’t last forever. Look for these signs that your sump pump needs replacing, and you can avoid replacing it...

How to Maintain Your Dry Well

A dry well can be an excellent solution to a drainage problem. A small underground pit filled with stones, a dry well, also called a seepage pit, can be connected by underground piping to the roof downspout. Its purpose is to collect storm water and allow it to be...

Common Yard Drainage Problems

Does your yard have a drainage problem? If you notice pooling water in your yard, have spots that just don’t ever seem to get dry, notice standing water in your basement after a storm, or your yard erodes or washes silt over the walkways every time it rains, the...

Why Do Homes Have Crawl Spaces?

If your home has a crawl space, you probably don’t spend too much time down there. In fact, most people with a crawl space don’t give it much thought at all. However, it’s good to know the basics about crawl space repair and maintenance so that you can prevent your...

What a Freeze Can Do to Your Basement

Living in Illinois, you know that winter lows can be intense. Because the temperature often plunges below freezing, it’s vital to have a deep foundation to keep your home stable. Even with a deep foundation, the cycle of freezing and thawing can take its toll. They...