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Eliminating Basement Mustiness
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Basements everywhere have a well-deserved reputation for being damp and musty Some are worse than others, but things...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How do I properly insulate my basement using foam insula...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve answers a question about using foam insulation properly in a...Continue Reading
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How do I deal with mold behind my basement walls?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
In this Q and A video Steve explains how to deal with mold hidden behind basement walls, and how to insulate properly...Continue Reading
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How to Avoid Common Basement Finishing Mistakes
Updated on July 8th, 2021
When it comes to creating a warm, dry, inviting space downstairs in your basement, the possibilities are wide and...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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Maintaining Steady Temperatures in Basement Wine Cellar
Updated on October 29th, 2014
A homeowner looking to create a wine cellar in their basement wrote in to ask for suggestions on how to insulate the...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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Like in Life Little Things Make Big Differences in Home ...
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Small things can grow into big consequences This is true with life in general, as well as with the technical side of...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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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
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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