Homeowner notes

Notes for Chicago homeowners.

Simple ways to describe what you’re seeing at home before starting a conversation about foundation, water, or chimney masonry work.

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These are sample articles for the site. They offer general ways to prepare questions, without diagnosing a property.

Sample articleFoundationOctober 3, 20262 min read

A few useful observations can make the first conversation about a foundation concern more focused.

Sample articleWaterproofingOctober 3, 20263 min read

Record where and when moisture appears so your first waterproofing conversation starts with useful context.

Sample articleChimney masonryOctober 3, 20262 min read

How to describe visible chimney wear and ask whether repair or rebuilding belongs in the discussion.