Basements, Foundations & Attics Archives

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceili...

Updated on January 17th, 2016

How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceiling of my basement cold room during winter There’s a vent on...Continue Reading

DIY Walk in Cellar Plans

Updated on July 8th, 2021

Always wanted a walk in cellar Now you can do-it-yourself with these easy-to-follow plans Plans for DIY Walk In...Continue Reading

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

Updated on January 8th, 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

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