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When it comes to protecting your home from water damage, not all waterproofing companies measure up. At Basement Waterproofing of Michigan, we’ve built our reputation on trust, quality, and local expertise. As a family-owned and operated business, we’re not a...

Getting crawl space encapsulation can be one of the most important and beneficial decisions you make for your home. The crawl space is a small open area under the house that is mainly used for storage and easy access to the plumbing. The ground is usually not covered,...

In almost every basement, mold and mildew seems to pop up. Mold growth can be promoted by many different things, from leaking pipes to condensation in the walls. As mold begins to grow, it can generate a lot of health problems for friends and family members....

When homeowners make a decision to finish their basement, basement flooring in one of the most important aspects in the process. There are so many different choices for basement flooring that choosing one material can be a difficult process. Also, it is imperative to...

If your basement feels damp and sticky, a basement dehumidifier can do wonders for you. If the humidity level of your basement reaches over fifty percent, it can promote breeding of dust mites, mold, and other harmful bacteria and fungi. For family members who have...

To protect your home from water, basement waterproofing is the best form of defense. When water has the ability to build around the base of a home, it can cause the foundation to crack and creating leaks in the basement and the need for foundation repair. If these...

As natural parts of the environment, iron bacteria can be found in ground water and wells. Simply put, they are bacteria the literally live off the iron. The combination of dissolved iron and manganese with oxygen form rust colored deposits. Millions of bacteria...

Many homeowners may not be aware of this, but encapsulating a crawl space is one of the most important services a house can get. Homes built on crawl spaces utilize that area for many different things such as storage and easy access to plumbing. What you might not...

In the process of finishing a basement, one of the coolest things to explore is basement lighting. There are many different ways light can be introduced to a basement, and each one comes with a specific styling and look. It is quite amazing how the look of the lights...

Adding a basement bathroom is not only super convenient, it makes your home even more valuable. The problem is that adding a basement bathroom requires more than just basic knowledge about drainage pipes and sewer lines. Making sure that waste is removed from the home...

During the process of finishing a basement, the basement subfloor is something that is typically overlooked. It is a very important part of protecting your basement renovations from moisture damage. When you are installing basement flooring, it is not a good idea to...

If you are thinking about finishing your basement, then finishing basement walls is the first thing that should take place. The main reason why basement wall finishing needs to take place first is because of the most common issue that basements face. The main issue is...

Imagine you are descending the stairs to your lowest level as you brace yourself for what is about to hit you; the stench of a musty basement. This is never a fun experience, and it is important to know how to identify the source of the bad basement odor. There are...

By getting foundation and basement waterproofing done for your house, it can be saved from one of the worst things that can happen to a home. Besides catching fire and burning down, flooding in a basement is a close second in home tragedies. When foundations begin to...

We know that basement repair is not the most fun investment to make, but when the time comes, it needs to be done. Having uses with water is your basement is a huge pain. Most of the time, the solutions for the problem are not that big. There are other times, however,...

Let's face it, homeowners that have a basement will always have basement problems to deal with. Whether you use the lower level of your home as a storage area or as the most populated area, problems always seem to arise. Some problems can range from being a little...

Are you looking for the best material for basement carpet? Allow us to shed some light on what can be considered the best carpet for basements. Getting carpet for a finished basement can make it very warm and inviting. Combining high quality carpet materials with...

It is true that the cost of basement waterproofing is not exactly the cheapest thing to pay for. However, it is extremely important to have it done. Basement waterproofing is the best defense against the problems that come with water and moisture such as flooding,...