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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
Home Building & Additions
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
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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