Basements, Foundations & Attics
Basement Crack Repair Torture Test Video
Published on September 15th, 2023
Concrete basements crack fairly often, but most crack repair systems only fill the gaps They offer no significant...Continue Reading
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DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners �...
Published on September 8th, 2023
Sometimes small things can have big consequences This is true with life in general, as well as with the technical side...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Get Rid of the Sm...
Published on August 10th, 2023
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
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on June 22nd, 2023
Q: What can I apply to the inside of my under-the-front-steps basement cold room to stop water from coming in There are...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
CONCRETE BASEMENT CRACK FIX VIDEO: See New Technology in...
Published on May 26th, 2023
Got cracks in your concrete basement Lots of people do Watch this detailed video review of the DRICORE Pro Concrete...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Epoxy Floor Coating Boosts Useful Basement Living Space
Published on April 21st, 2023
Sometimes a good coat of finish can make a world of difference, and concrete basement floors are a case in point If...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Install Carpet Over V...
Published on April 14th, 2023
Q: Can I install carpeting over the luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in my basement The current floor is dark in...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
FINISHING BASEMENT WALLS: See My Favourite System &...
Published on January 27th, 2023
Most basements are finished far more poorly than they should be, and exterior basement walls are often the most serious...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
FINISHING A BASEMENT REC ROOM: Avoid these 5 Unfixable M...
Updated on January 18th, 2024
Are you thinking of finishing or re-finishing your basement That's a great home improvement goal, but you need to do...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT FINISHING: Panelized Wall System Delivers Insul...
Updated on December 23rd, 2022
If you’re planning to finish or refinish your basement, I have both a warning and a recommendation Experiences that...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Insulating a Basement Space For a Root Cellar or Wine Cellar
Published on December 9th, 2022
A while back a reader asked me about an insulation strategy for a wine cellar he's building, and my advice applies to...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Don’t Fall Into This Common Finished Basement Trap
Published on December 9th, 2022
I often hear from distressed homeowners who make me wish I could have talked with them before renovations were done...Continue Reading