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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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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Simplest O...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What’s the best type of economical flooring to put down if I want to complete a semi-finished basement, as...Continue Reading
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3 Basement Flooring Options & $100 Gift Card Giveaway
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The flooring (and subfloor) you choose has a huge impact on how your basement feels and performs, and on indoor air...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to level a concrete basement floor in my 1931 house The space is dry and in good shape, and...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How Can I Fix the Cracked Parging on My Founda...
Updated on May 2nd, 2020
Q: What's the best way to fix the cracked parging on my house foundation I live in a 13-year-old brick bungalow, with...Continue Reading
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HOW TO REPAIR BASEMENT CRACKS: A Detailed Video Tutorial
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Almost every basement I’ve seen has at least some cracks in floors and walls Yours probably does, too Most times...Continue Reading
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All-Foam Basement Subfloor Panels Boost Warmth and Disco...
Updated on October 1st, 2021
Autumn is when most basement finishing campaigns begin, and it's where the first serious (and often unfixable)...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To

SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Gr...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement dry, then you need a good system that keeps on working even when...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT INSULATION 101: The Real Way to Prevent Musty B...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
How a basement is finished has a big effect on indoor air quality throughout your home That's because more than half...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics

BASEMENT IDEAS: “Semi-Finished” Option an Economical...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects because it’s an effective way to increase...Continue Reading
Home Interiors

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Move Basement Heat...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should I arrange the heating ducts as I convert an unfinished basement space into a couple of bedrooms Right now...Continue Reading
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PLANS DOWNLOAD: Make a Cold Room That Works
Updated on January 21st, 2022
Lots of homeowners would love to have a cold room, but most cold rooms simply don't work Too cold in winter and too...Continue Reading