Listen as Steve Maxwell talks about the problems with conventional basement finishing, and how you can finish your basement in a way that will avoid mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality.
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PLANS DOWNLOAD: Make a Cold Room That Works
Got a cold room that doesn’t work well for food storage? Download these plans and see how to make your space into a mini root cellar.
Continue ReadingEliminating Basement Mustiness
Ventilation in a basement is sometimes good, but sometimes very bad.
Continue ReadingHow do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?
Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.
Continue ReadingHow do I properly insulate my basement using foam insulation?
Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a basement.
Continue ReadingHow do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly afterwards.
Continue ReadingHow to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares insight and tips towards finishing your basement.
Continue ReadingTrouble with Water Leaking into a Basement
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tries to help guide a homeowner suffering from a leaky basement toward a dry solution.
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Sandwich Subfloor Between Concrete and Vinyl Flooring
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains why a subfloor is important between concrete and vinyl flooring in a basement.
Continue ReadingMaintaining Steady Temperatures in Basement Wine Cellar
Suggestions from Steve Maxwell on how to achieve a constant temperature in a wine cellar with properly insulated walls.
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