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ROOT CELLAR PLANS: Eat Better for Less
Updated on September 14th, 2021
UPDATED 21Feb2020: No matter how convenient it becomes to buy and eat prepared foods from the supermarket, this...Continue Reading
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Can I build a partition wall on top of basement subfloor...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Yes, you can build a non-load bearing wall on top of any basement subfloor product on the market today Since these...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
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
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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
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Got Kids At Home? 6 Child-Friendly Uses for Basement Sub...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Kid-friendly play surfaces and areas have suddenly become a scarce commodity in homes around the world, and that got me...Continue Reading
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Can I install vinyl flooring directly on top of a concre...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Although it’s possible to install vinyl flooring directly on concrete, it's not a great idea I've seen vinyl separate...Continue Reading
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What should I use for dust control in a basement woodwor...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What should I use for dust control in a basement woodworking shop I’m creating I’ll be using a tablesaw, router...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: A Visit to Steve’s Stone House
Updated on August 12th, 2021
There’s more than one motivation for building a house, and mine goes back to the summer of 1974 I was 11 years old...Continue Reading
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Heating, A/C & Ventilation
HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR: Install Your Own and Save $$$
Updated on January 27th, 2023
If you care about indoor air quality in your home (and eliminating window condensation in winter), you should consider...Continue Reading