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Root Cellar Brings Classic Food Storage Into Your Life
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Root cellars are cool, moist spaces that preserve fruits, vegetables and even some meats and cheeses, typically without...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
SUMMERTIME BASEMENT MUSTINESS Q&A : Concrete Floor...
Updated on August 5th, 2022
Q: What can I do about sky-high summertime humidity in our house It's 35 years old and sits entirely on a concrete...Continue Reading
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THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES: Chapter 11 – Trac...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
This is chapter 11 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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BASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: Central Vacuum Systems Tour
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This video is one of dozens that are part of my popular basement finishing course This particular video explains how...Continue Reading
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A Trio of Options to Combat Condensation in the Basement
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Condensation in a basement is a problem many households in Canada have, whether they realize it or not In my article...Continue Reading
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Trouble with Water Leaking into a Basement
Updated on October 29th, 2014
A homeowner plagued with water leaking into their basement wrote in to ask me for advice It can be an expensive...Continue Reading
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Basement Finishing Guide
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Here are a collection of basement finishing tips from Steve Maxwell that can prevent common problems like mold and...Continue Reading
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5 Cool Home Features
Updated on July 8th, 2021
It’s easy to keep cool during the hottest summer weather with a big air conditioner and lots of electricity Anyone...Continue Reading
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Root Cellar Revival
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Construction options for bringing classic food storage into your life Root cellars are cool, moist spaces that...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Install Basement Insulation
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Many people finish basements each year, but most of those finishing jobs are destined to be less than they can be...Continue Reading
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Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insula...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insulation in my basement I glued 1 1/2"-thick white styrofoam...Continue Reading
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How should I deal with the floor in my basement that has...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How should I deal with the floor in my basement that has just flooded Some of the prefinished hardwood has started to...Continue Reading