Even if you have no interest in gardening, it’s helpful to know a bit about the type of soil under and surrounding your house. Why? Knowing what kind of soil you have on your property will help you reduce the likelihood of foundation problems. In short, your...
Yes, you can have your foundation repaired during the winter. In fact, you may be making a mistake if you wait until spring for needed repairs. Signs You Need a Professional to Look at Your Foundation Here are some signals your home might give you if it needs...
We know some of you are looking forward to ice skating at Crown Center or taking the kids sledding down your favorite local hill, but winter weather has a downside. Harsh Midwest winters can destabilize your foundation and cause structural problems. We’ll...
If you have lived in the Kansas City area for long, you know that our weather can change on a dime. While this gives midwesterners something to post on Facebook, it can wreak havoc on our homes – especially our foundations. So here are some things you can do this fall...
You’ve seen the memes about the volatility of Midwestern weather. They’re funny because they are true. In fact, you probably remember times when the temperature fluctuated forty or fifty degrees within a few days. While these extreme temperature fluctuations are...