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Do I need to heat the basement in my seasonal cottage ne...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Do I need to heat the basement in my seasonal cottage near Parry Sound, Ontario The basement is partially below...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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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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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
Plumbing
BASEMENT BATHROOM: Install a Shower & Toilet Withou...
Published on April 16th, 2024
How do you install a bathroom where a sewage drain pipe doesn’t exist Or perhaps there's a drain pipe, but it's...Continue Reading
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Little Things Make Big Differences with Basement Floors
Updated on July 8th, 2021
While it’s true that tiny problems with your home can trigger big consequences, a little foresight can eliminate...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Partial...
Updated on April 6th, 2024
Q: How can I deal with partially insulated basement walls in my new home A layer of insulation extends partway down the...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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THREE READER Q&As: Furnace Room Ventilation, Insula...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Furnace Room Ventilation Q: Do I need to install vented doors when I build a wall around the furnace and water heater...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Insulating a Basement Space For a Root Cellar or Wine Cellar
Published on December 9th, 2022
A while back a reader asked me about an insulation strategy for a wine cellar he's building, and my advice applies to...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: How the Different Options Work
Published on February 8th, 2024
Many basements leak at least a little water, and any amount of moisture in a basement is a make-or-break...Continue Reading
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How do I reduce humidity in my basement? It’s over...
Updated on August 10th, 2015
I just bought a 25-year-old house and the humidity is very high in the basement -- regularly over 80% It's cold down...Continue Reading