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Is Your Basement Making Your Heating Bill Worse This Winter? When the temperatures drop in Minnesota and the furnace kicks on, most homeowners expect their energy bills to rise a little, but if your heating costs have suddenly spiked, the problem may not be your HVAC system. In many homes across the Midwest, basements are […]

Cold Floors and Drafty Rooms? Your Crawl Space Could Be to Blame When winter sets in, most homeowners expect a little chill in the air. But if your floors are icy cold or you’re feeling drafts in rooms that were once warm, the problem may not be your windows or insulation; it could be coming […]

Is Your Basement Making You Sick? How Moisture and Mold Affect Your Home’s Air Quality If your home has a basement, there’s a good chance it’s playing a bigger role in your health than you realize. That musty smell? The lingering humidity? The stuffiness that seems to creep upstairs? It might not be your HVAC; […]

Radon Symptoms to Watch for This Fall As the temperatures drop and windows start to close, most homeowners assume they’re sealing out the cold and sealing in comfort. But what if something else is getting trapped inside? Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can rise through the foundation of a home without any smell, […]

Storm Season Isn’t Over: Why Your Basement Still Needs Protection This Fall Summer may be ending, but Minnesota’s storm season is not finished. As we move into September, unpredictable weather such as sudden thunderstorms, flash floods, and even the occasional severe outbreak can still cause major problems for homeowners. Your basement is often the first […]

How Minnesota Summers Can Lead to Fall Basement Water Problems Minnesota summers are known for their heat, humidity, and occasional dry spells, but what many homeowners don’t realize is that these seasonal shifts can quietly set the stage for serious basement water problems in the fall. Understanding how summer soil conditions affect your foundation is […]