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Basement Problems

B-Dry System of Wayne County, Inc.

The B-Dry System has been helping Michigan homeowners like you for over 50 years and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Call us for a free, no obligation estimate today! We have 7 locations in Michigan to serve you.

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Water Filtration

Reynolds Water Conditioning Co.

Certified Water Specialist. High performance water systems remove rust and odor from well water. ClearStream point of entry filters for city and well water. PureStream reverse osmosis systems. New salt-free water conditioning.

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Painting Supplies

Shelby Paint & Decorating

Shelby Paint & Decorating, stirring more than paint for over 30 years. Services include preferred Painters Program, free professional wallpaper installation, exclusive latex paint recycling center.

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Publication date: 09/22/2009  Click here for a printer-friendly version Repair all foundation cracks for a solid home Dear Glenn: I need help and I don't know who to turn to. My house foundation, built in 1991, has a crack that developed 10 years ago, I assume from a hard winter and has enlarged over time. It is about 1-inch wide now and has resulted in uneven floors and doorways. Can you give me some advice on what kind of contractor I should contact for an estimate of work to fix the problems? Judy, via e-mail Dear Judy: I would call Foundation Systems of Michigan, (877) 379-6424, www.drymich.com. They deal with everything from basement waterproofing to crawlspace encapsulation to setting foundations. Ask for Bob Genord. Note: This article was accurate at the date of publication. However, information contained in it may have changed. If you plan to use the information contained herein for any purpose, verification of its continued accuracy is your responsibility.

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