Buildings & Structures
HOW TO BUY A HOUSE: Four Simple But Important Tech Issue...
Published on November 3rd, 2023
What makes a house good to buy on a technical level It's a question that not enough prospective homeowners ask...Continue Reading
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Keeping Basements Reliably Dry
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Best building practices for keeping water out of basements Sooner or later, holes in the ground usually fill with...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right &#...
Updated on February 9th, 2019
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying I don’t want to...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT FINISHING: Panelized Wall System Delivers Insul...
Updated on December 23rd, 2022
If you’re planning to finish or refinish your basement, I have both a warning and a recommendation Experiences that...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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COVID-19 SANITY STRATEGY: Make More Household Living Hap...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When COVID lockdowns first appeared in early 2020, the weather was getting warmer in a lot of areas, providing at least...Continue Reading
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Canadian Innovation Makes Finishing a Basement with Subf...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
September is the month when Canadians everywhere are most likely to think about finishing their basement It’s also...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
BASEMENT FINISHING MISTAKES: Avoid This Common Error, As...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you’re planning to finish your basement, you really need to eavesdrop on my advice to a reader named Dunc He...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I install a backwate...
Updated on June 17th, 2023
Q: Is it a good idea to install a backwater valve to protect my basement from sewage backup I live in Ottawa,...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES CHAPTER 12 – Stonework...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is chapter 12 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a...Continue Reading
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Four Great Ideas for Basement Renovation
Updated on May 17th, 2022
If you’re looking for a new home improvement project, your basement should be on the top of your list It’s is a...Continue Reading
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TECH TIPS: Keeping Your Basement Dry
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Editor's Note: Jon Labelle is a home improvement expert and this is his first guest blog here at baileylineroadcom - Be...Continue Reading