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It's no secret that dirt settles. Every layer has different characteristics, and this has a major effect on the foundation and structure above.

A little water in the basement shouldn't be something to worry about, right? Unfortunately that just isn't true. Basement leaks and moisture lead to various health conce...

Ensure your waterproofing system can handle the dangers of ice and snow by doing things like preventing frozen pipes, upgrading poor insulation and ensuring your basement...

With the beautiful weather coming to an end, the freezing temperatures and snow are just around the corner. Is your home prepared to handle it?

Midwest Basement Systems explains the 3 main reasons why your walls may crack.

Is your foundation walls bowing or buckling?

Almost everybody has a sinking slab or an unleveled slab and most of them are not concerned about it. There are multiple reason why you should fix a sinking or unlevel sl...

Is your basement leaking and you don't want to spend the time and money on excavation just to install a drain pipe? You don't have to! Waterproof with WaterGuard.

If you are thinking about building a new home or plan on buying a brand new home, there are a few things regarding soil that you should keep in mind.

It doesn't matter whether you use your basement for laundry and storage, or as an actual living area, wall failure is dangerous and must be addressed as soon as possible.

When you go to your basement, does it scare you?

If the concrete slabs in your driveway and sidewalks are uneven, fix them BEFORE they are covered with snow and forgotten about.

Here is what you should know about basement waterproofing before the selling or buying begins.

Midwest Basement Systems is helping home owners of Central Iowa by pointing out a few helpful tips for hiring a contractor.

Whether you are a realtor or a homeowner trying to sell or buy a new home, there are things that need to be addressed. Here is what you should know about walls crack befo...

With fall come fall rains, and with fall rains comes a wet basement.

Does your basement leak? It may be because the dirt around your home's foundation is settling.

Is having a dirt crawlspace going to cause you issues? You bet it will! Read about why having a home with a dirt crawlspace only appears to save you money.