Basements, Foundations & Attics Archives

LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...

Updated on August 13th, 2022

There’s an old farm house on the island where I live that’s famous for all the wrong reasons It sits about 200...Continue Reading

SUMMERTIME BASEMENT MUSTINESS Q&A : Concrete Floor...

Updated on August 5th, 2022

Q: What can I do about sky-high summertime humidity in our house It's 35 years old and sits entirely on a concrete...Continue Reading

Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space

Updated on April 30th, 2022

A few years ago I began advising a homeowner named Kat She approached me for advice on exactly how to convert her...Continue Reading

I’m building a cottage deck on bedrock. What are m...

Updated on April 23rd, 2022

Back in 2012 I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock He asked in...Continue Reading

Indoor Air Quality & Basement Floors

Published on April 1st, 2022

Basements and homes most often get musty smelling in summer This happens if condensation forms at floor level when the...Continue Reading

The Best Window Styles to Consider For Basement Renovation

Updated on May 17th, 2022

Choosing the best basement window style for your basement renovation project can be tough, especially if you...Continue Reading

Basement Crack Repair Torture Test Video

Updated on March 26th, 2022

Concrete basements crack fairly often, but most crack repair systems only fill the gaps They offer no significant...Continue Reading

DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners �...

Updated on March 19th, 2022

Small things can have big consequences This is true with life in general, as well as with the technical side of your...Continue Reading

BASEMENT BATHROOM: Install a Shower & Toilet Withou...

Updated on March 12th, 2022

How do you install a bathroom where a sewage drain pipe doesn’t exist Or perhaps there's a drain pipe, but it's up...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Get Rid of the Sm...

Published on February 18th, 2022

Q: Do you know of any way to get rid of the smell of rats and mice My daughter bought a house in an old neighbourhood...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Where Can I Find All-Foam B...

Updated on October 21st, 2021

Q: Where can I find the Insul-Armor all-foam subfloor panels you mentioned in a video and on your website I’m...Continue Reading

PLANNING TO FINISH YOUR BASEMENT? Real-World Basement Q&...

Published on June 11th, 2021

On many days I get home improvement questions by email from people around the world, and I do my best to answer as...Continue Reading

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