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Potential snow melt problems in a home and what to look for during showing or inspection.

Did you know that snow melt can be the most water your home could see at one time all year? Here...

Often basements get so cluttered, that storage and junk pile high to the ceiling and even cover up the walls...

Make sure you are prepared for winter and know how to avoid any unfavorable situations from happening to your home.

If the soil around your foundation is pitched towards the foundation, it's a good idea to add dirt so that...

Footing drain failure is the most common cause of wet basements. When this happens, the soil around the outside of...

When the relative humidity is more than 50%, dust mites thrive. When the relative humidity goes down below 50% they...

There are many problems your wet basement can cause in other areas of your home. These include a decreased life...

It’s that time of year again - time for the 5th Annual Mudd Foot Riverbillies Carp Tournament in Perry, Iowa....

A finished basement can significantly increase the value of the home and change the entire dynamic of a home. Unfortunately,...

A couple good ways to tell if it is time to replace your wall: 1. Mortar is eroding to the point...

Have allergies? Are you sick frequently? It may be the flow of the air from your basement up through...

Once foundation damage has gotten to a point where repair is not possible or does not make financial sense, the...

Replacing concrete slabs is an expensive, time consuming and labor intensive process. PolyLevel foam injection can level concrete easily and...

We were recently featured on a local TV program, DSM Living, a guide to everything Des Moines. The topic...

Mold growth requires four main factors to be present to flourish. Unfortunately 3 of the four are highly prevalent in...

Brick and stucco exteriors have been very popular in Iowa. These masonry finishes are durable, attractive, and are fireproof and...

Your sump pump has been idle all winter, do you know that it is ready for the spring rain? There...

The source of your sneezing, sniffling, and headaches could very well be right under your nose (and your feet).