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COLD BASEMENT? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Are you tired of having a cold basement This is a common complaint and the solution is not immediately obvious If...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Spray Foam on Bedr...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Should I spray foam directly on the bedrock in the crawlspace under the house I’m building or put crushed...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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MUSTY SMELLS: How to Solve Stinky Summertime Carpet Syn...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you've got musty smells in your carpeted house, this article will help you fix the problem Some home ownership...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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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
Home Building & Additions
VIDEO: How to Finish a Basement Properly
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most basements are finished badly these days Sure, they look good, but traditional methods are prone to mold growth,...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Basemen...
Updated on March 13th, 2021
Q: How can I deal with a little water seepage along two walls of the unfinished stone basement in my 100 year-old...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
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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
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PODCAST: Three Keys to Proper Basement Finishing
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your...Continue Reading
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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