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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
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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
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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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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on December 10th, 2021
Q: What can I apply to the inside of my basement cold room to stop water from coming in There are droplets of water on...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Install Carpet Over V...
Updated on June 23rd, 2021
Q: Can I install carpeting over the luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in my basement The current floor is dark in...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
COLD ROOM FIX: Download Plans to Stop Ice & Frost
Updated on October 9th, 2021
I regularly get emails like the one I got a while back from a young man living with his wife in a house they'd had...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
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How should I finish my concrete basement floor?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How should I finish my concrete basement floor There are a few small but stable cracks Should I fill them before...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Soundproof the Su...
Updated on April 9th, 2022
Q: How can I soundproof the suspended ceiling in my basement My daughter is moving in down there and I'm hoping that...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to insulate and finish a basement ...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
What’s the best way to insulate and finish a basement cold room so it’s as warm and cozy as the rest of the...Continue Reading