Upgrading Your Home with Your Tax Return

While the new year means new beginnings and adventures, it also means the start of tax season. Filing taxes may feel like a chore, but it comes with perks like a tax refund. Read the blog to discover why tax season matters and how your refund can help fix a leaky basement, bowing foundation, or cracked concrete!

What is a Federal Tax Return?

A federal tax return is a tax return sent to the IRS annually through Form 1040 (H&R Block, 2025). A tax return shows how much money one can earn and has paid in taxes throughout the year. Once the taxes are filed, an individual can expect a refund or a bill. This money can be a deciding factor in whether one decides to pursue a project or not. Once you receive your tax return, you can use the funds to take care of any necessary repairs around your home.

Okay...Now What?

Now that you understand a little bit more about tax returns, what can you do with it? One of the best ways of spending your tax return is to upgrade your home. At American Waterworks, we provide solutions for damp basements, cracked foundations, damaged crawl spaces, high radon levels, and broken and uneven concrete. Our award-winning products will ensure that your home projects and repairs are addressed properly with long-lasting results. If you see any of the symptoms listed below, click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate with one of our experts. 

Tackle Those Issues Before It Tackles You

Foundation Repair

One of the most common symptoms of foundation damage for homeowners is stair-step cracking in brick and concrete block walls. If left untreated, these cracks will widen, leading to other issues such as tilting, shearing, and bowing walls. Additionally, interior wall cracks can be seen in concrete-poured walls and drywall. Sticking windows and doors are also extremely common, as they are the weakest parts of the walls. At American Waterworks, we provide the best solutions based on the severity of the damage and your budget. We have multiple elite products such as GeoLock wall anchors, PowerBrace, CarbonArmor, SmartJacks, and many more, that will keep your home permanently stabilized. Along with foundation repair, we also specialize in basement waterproofing. 

Basement Waterproofing

There are multiple signs to look out for when it comes to moisture issues in your basement, such as leaky walls, standing water, poor indoor air quality, efflorescence (a white coating of salt that can be found on your basement walls), mold, mildew, and rotting wood. These signs are clear indicators that water is not properly draining away from your foundation, which can result in long-term damage. We have an impressive sump pump lineup that will ensure your basement remains dry all year long. Along with sump pumps, we offer various solutions to keep water where it belongs such as WaterGuard, CleanSpace, IceGuard, and more!

Crawl Space Encapsulation

When it comes to symptoms of crawl space damage, it is similar to those of a damp basement. When the moisture levels are too high, your insulation becomes saturated with excess water and falls due to the added weight, creating an energy-inefficient space capable of taking on extreme weather, mold, milder, and even pests. Save up to 20% on your heating bills by having your crawl space properly insulated by our team of professionals!

Concrete Lifting and Repair

Concrete damage can be a headache as its structural instability creates a tripping hazard, makes your home look visually unappealing, and drags down its resale value. Settling sidewalks, uneven concrete driveways, cracks along the concrete slabs, unbalanced porches, crooked stairs, and sinking garage floors are common symptoms that your home is in need of concrete repair. Our PolyLevel, NexusPro, and SealantPro are long-lasting solutions that can restore your concrete to its former glory. For our farmers, we also repair cracked or uneven grain bins. 

Radon Mitigation System

Radon is a little different from the other symptoms as we cannot see, smell, taste, hear, or touch it. This makes it nearly impossible to detect unless you are using a radon testing kit. One of the dangerous health risks of radon is that it increases the chances of developing lung cancer. This is why the MN Department of Health recommends homeowners test the radon levels of their homes every 205 years to keep their family safe from its toxic fumes (Radon). 

At American Waterworks, we specialize in damp basements, foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, concrete repair and lifting, and radon testing and mitigation. Our trained professionals will guarantee your home projects and repairs are resolved with the best tools and techniques. We understand that these projects can be costly, so that is why this is the perfect time to use your tax returns for the benefit of your home. However, if you are still concerned about the financial aspect, we have partnered with GreenSky, a third-party financing company that will provide you with the best financing options for any project. If you would like to learn more about GreenSky and our financing options, click HERE to see the plans that we offer. Put your tax return to use and schedule your FREE no-obligation estimate to address the problems in your home.