Red Carpet Construction specializes in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement renovations and general contracting in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Glenview, Deerfield, the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago and on Chicago's North Shore. We also offer painting, handyman and other residential construction/home improvement services. Contact us for your free estimate - 847-533-5369 - info@redcarpetconstruction.com www.redcarpetconstruction.com
Monday, July 25, 2011
Red Carpet Construction: Help for Basement Flooding
Red Carpet Construction: Help for Basement Flooding: "With all the recent rain and flooding in the Chicago area we thought we'd give you some helpful tips that may help prevent basement flooding..."
Help for Basement Flooding
With all the recent rain and flooding in the Chicago area we thought we'd give you some helpful tips that may help prevent basement flooding.
1. Extend the gutter downspouts 10'from the start of the foundation.
2. Use concrete epoxy to seal holes in basement walls.
2. Use concrete epoxy to seal holes in basement walls.
3. Frequently test sump pump(s) to make sure they're in proper working condition.
4. Install a battery backup for sump pump(s) - often heavy rain storms are accompanied by
power outages.
Unfortunately even the best prevention is not 100% and your basement can still flood. Check out this link from ehow with tips on how to clean up after a flood.
If you have any additional tips please respond to this post and let us know.
Cyndi -www.redcarpetconstruction.com
Understanding The Importance of Permits in Remodeling
Just found this great article on the purpose and importance of permits in home improvement projects. http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/home/sc-home-0620-diy-building-codes-20110620,0,6622228.story
Hope this is useful info for all of you considering remodeling projects.
Cyndi- http://www.redcarpetconstruction.com/
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Red Carpet Construction Starts A Blog
Welcome to our new blog!! We are so excited to be sharing our blogs with you. Keep coming back for updates on residential construction and home improvement projects. You can also visit our webpage - http://www.redcarpetconstruction.com/ or visit our facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Carpet-Construction-Remodeling-Co/192115618331 or you can find us on twitter under RedCarpetConst.
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