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With all the late snow we got in Minnesota and North Dakota this year – followed by rapid melting – you may be one of the many homeowners who experience basement or crawl space flooding this spring. And if you’re one of those homeowners – whether you’ve already experienced flooding or you’re just anticipating it – you’ll need to know what you can do to recover from your basement flood. So how do you recover from a basement flood? Here’s what we recommend:

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There aren't currently any regulations for the sale of homes in Minnesota, and many residents are calling for a change. What legislations are some Minnesotans proposing to bring more awareness to the radon problem?

There are plenty of sump pumps on the market today, but if you want your basement to stay dry for the long haul, you need one that goes above and beyond what the average sump pump does. That’s where Innovative Basement Systems comes in.

If you waterproofed before the wet season, you have little to worry about. But what if your basement has already flooded? How do you prevent mold then? Innovative Basement Systems can answer this question for you.

When you walk into your basement, do you see nothing more than a damp, dingy space that you would rather just avoid? Innovative Basement Systems' basement finishing solutions can give you the basement you've always dreamed of!

Radon gas can be found everywhere, and everyone is at risk for radon exposure. The only way to make sure you and your family are safe is to hire a professional to test your home for radon and take the necessary steps to reduce radon levels.

The first day of spring is finally here! But we’re not out of the woods yet. There are still lots of things to take into account before the spring thaw – like what to do with all that melting snow. It has to go somewhere, and unfortunately for lots of Minnesota and North Dakota homeowners, it more often than not flows into basements and crawl spaces.

Angie's List published our article, "10 Good Reasons to Finish Your Basement" in their Angie's List Experts section!

Innovative Basement Systems is happy to introduce PolyLevel, a new product designed to repair settled and buckling driveways, sidewalks, roads, and other surfaces made with concrete. So what is PolyLevel, and how does it compare to traditional concrete repair procedures?

Some of the greatest – and most common – threats to your basement or crawl space are moisture and mold. What can you do about it?

On February 19, Innovative Foundation Supportworks presented information on polyurethane grouting and cellular concrete to a group of engineers as a part of the monthly meeting of the North Central Region of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE).

There are two ways to approach a foundation problem: either repair whatever damage the problem has caused and hope it doesn’t happen again, or fix the problem at its source. Obviously, the second option is the way to go, so it’s important to know the most common reasons why foundations crack in the first place – and what to do about it.

It’s still frigid in Minnesota and North Dakota – for now. But after every snowy winter is a spring thaw, where the snow melts, and our yards become soggy, muddy messes. And even worse: our basements are more prone to leakage. But a leak is a consequence of a greater problem. Here are some possible causes of basement water.

Let’s face it: nearly all of us have walked into a basement with a strange, musty odor. Over time you get used to it, and the smell seems to disappear. But it’s still there, and it will likely stay until the homeowner realizes there is something he or she can do about it.

CleanSpace is just one of our answers to the basement moisture problem – and it’s one of the most popular. But what is CleanSpace, what does it do, and how does it measure up against other waterproofing products?

Prior to their basement finishing project, one Williston, North Dakota homeowner decided to save themselves some future trouble by waterproofing first.