For the past 2 years Des Moines Radio group has been showcasing and celebrating different businesses, people, and places in Central Iowa. The people of Des Moines get to vote for their favorites in 247 categories. People of Des Moines nominate businesses in different categories ranging from restaurants, health care, home services and contractors. Over […]
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Basement waterproofing is an essential step in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of a home. With a well-maintained and properly waterproofed basement, homeowners can avoid potential disasters such as flooding, mold growth, and foundation damage. However, there are several myths surrounding basement waterproofing that can often lead to confusion and misinformation. In this blog
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If you're a homeowner, you know that regular maintenance is very important in keeping your home in top condition. One often overlooked aspect of home maintenance is the gutters. Gutters are designed to collect rainwater that falls on your roof and direct it away from your home's foundation. Without gutters, rainwater can cascade down the
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The weather in Des Moines, Iowa can be very unpredictable. January can have freezing ice and snow, rain, or a warm spell can mean rain and a lot of water leaking into your basement. The freezing and then flooding can cause cracks in your home’s foundation to get much worse. As a homeowner, the unpredictability
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With the winter months here, you should be on the lookout for a few things around your house that could potentially cause issues. One of these things is frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can lead to flooded basements if they thaw out and crack. Not all cracked pipes are going to be obvious. In fact,
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When you think of waterproofing your basement, you may think that it safeguards against floods and large spills or leaks. While it absolutely does, there are other, smaller issues that can lead to bigger, more expensive cleanups. Many of these tell-tale signs start slowly, with just a trickle or a drip and, before you
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The fall season is finally here and that means the leaves are starting to fall off of the trees! The different colored leaves are certainly a beautiful sight to see, but not when they are clogging up your gutters. It is important that you keep your gutter clean in order to effectively keep rainwater away
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It’s raining outside and you’re relaxing in the basement, you get up and notice the floors are wet. Panic sets in and what do you do? Installing a basement waterproofing system could be your answer. Water in the basement can lead to mold, musty smells, damaged walls, and floors, and ruined furniture and belongings. It’s
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One of the telltale signs of a basement water problem is stepping into a puddle on the basement floor. Of course, any water that comes into the basement for any reason – hydrostatic or lateral pressure, gutter spillover, or oversaturated soil around the foundation – or from any source – cracks, bad mortar joints
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