Basements, Foundations & Attics Archives

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Partial...

Updated on April 6th, 2024

Q: How can I deal with partially insulated basement walls in my new home A layer of insulation extends partway down the...Continue Reading

BASEMENTS: 3 Excellent Flooring Options

Published on March 27th, 2024

The flooring (and subfloor) you choose has a huge impact on how your basement feels and performs, and on indoor air...Continue Reading

ANCHORING TO CONCRETE: Powder-Actuated Tools Make It Easy

Published on March 8th, 2024

Powder-actuated tools (PATs) are the fastest option for anchoring things to masonry This is especially true when...Continue Reading

Topside Roof Insulation? Yes, It’s a Great Idea fo...

Updated on February 14th, 2024

My friend and subscriber Ray Gibbs was building a timber frame workshop, but wondered about an insulation option that...Continue Reading

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: How the Different Options Work

Published on February 8th, 2024

Many basements leak at least a little water, and any amount of moisture in a basement is a make-or-break...Continue Reading

Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock

Published on October 6th, 2023

A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock This is a common...Continue Reading

Indoor Air Quality & Basement Floors

Published on September 21st, 2023

Basements often get musty smelling, especially in summer This happens if invisible amounts of condensation forms at...Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

MUSTY BASEMENT? Here’s How to Get Rid the Smell

Published on May 21st, 2021

If ever your basement was going to smell musty, the height of hot summer weather is when it’s most likely to happen...Continue Reading

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