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Before the Next Storm Hits: How to Know If Your Basement Can Handle It The radar is already showing it. A line of storms is pushing through, and sometime tonight or tomorrow the rain is going to come down hard. Maybe you’ve been through this before and the basement was fine. Maybe you’ve been through […]

Frost Heave Damage Throughout Your Property Minnesota winters drive frost deep into the ground. The freeze starts in November and in most years doesn’t fully release until April, with the ground in northern parts of the state staying frozen well into spring. That frozen ground isn’t static. It expands as it freezes and shifts as […]

Compare polyurethane foam lifting and traditional mudjacking Sunken concrete is more than a cosmetic issue. Whether it’s your driveway, patio, or garage floor, uneven slabs can create safety hazards, interfere with drainage, and lower the overall value of your home. When it comes to fixing the problem, most homeowners end up comparing two options: mudjacking […]

Leaking, Rusted, or Drafty? Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Basement Egress Window It’s More Than a Window. It’s a Safety System An egress window is a code-required escape route that can save lives in an emergency. But like any part of your home, it has to be in good working condition to do its […]

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 […]