The porosity of a concrete floor can make your basement cold and damp robbing you of valuable living space. Today, floating subfloor systems offer homeowners a way to stifle the cold and construct a warm, pleasant place for a game room, office area or home theatre.
A Comprehensive DIY Guide to Building an Indoor Golf Simulator By John Byczek Summertime is a season of endless possibilities, especially for DIY enthusiasts. As
By Mike Dyer Remodeling a basement? New sump-pump technology could save you big bucks in the event of a flood. You’ve spent thousands of dollars
A professional remodeler offers tips for planning a basement.
BOWERSTON, OHIO – For homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their
Converting a Storage Room into a Bathroom, DIY Style Problem DIY influencer Sammy Pampani has turned what was once a hobby into a full-on passion
When it comes to ranking the most challenging DIY home improvement projects, installing an egress window earns a spot near the top of the list.
Like many people, John Gwinn is tired of sitting at home, doing nothing. He decided to invest his time in home improvement projects, starting
Don’t waste time and energy! Dry your clothes with one cycle! Dryer Duct Booster® reduces clothes drying time by 60% or more and prevents lint
Create a Thin Brick Accent Wall for an Authentic Man Cave By Luke Guinn “What happens in the man cave stays in the man cave.”
Sound Building and Carpentry Practices for a Dialed-in Finished Basement. By Mark Clement I love the transformation from cold, dusty, concrete bunker to a warm
Installing a Basement Perimeter Drain By Mark Clement The basement in my century-old house—like most century old houses I’d guess—was damp. Downright wet at times.
Here’s Phase II of a basement Renovation—The Finish Line By Mark Clement In Phase I of our renovation we spent time on infrastructure, converting a
The Heros Behind the Walls. DIY Basement Renovation By Mark Clement I’m getting a man cave! I’m getting a man cave! I’m taking my beat-down,
Equip your garage, basement or workshop with the tools and supplies you need to tackle home projects, both big and small. Moduline Since the company’s
Replace an overhead door with pre-hung double panels. By Matt Weber To increase the finished living space in a split-level home, we removed a garage
By Justin White When you face a non-working garage door, you may fear an expensive repair bill. The good
How to Install a Basement Bulkhead Door System By Rob Robillard I recently installed a new powder-coated Bilco basement door. I first saw this new
Bring fresh air to the Crawl Space. By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas Homes are usually built one of three ways.
Garage door backup-battery dead? Here’s how to bring it back to life By Bruce W. Smith
By Matt Weber, Photos By Hal Jones Creative thinking combined with innovate building products give rise to a beautiful basement bathroom. Hal Jones was adding
Equipping your Garage or Workshop with New tools and Supplies
How to Reduce Radon, Humidity and Soil Gases in Your Basement. Okay, first off, radon is a dangerous gas that has well known health effects.
Here’s a three-fold approach to a new basement floor, including an insulated subfloor system, engineered cork flooring, and easy-to-install carpet squares.
Use a masonry waterproofer to conceal stains and prevent water intrusion.
Now that the cold weather is upon us, why not spend some time organizing indoor spaces that have been overlooked during the warm summer
I have a 30-year old home and I’m seeing some signs of moisture on the block foundation wall in my below-grade basement. Will painting the
I’d like to install a new bathroom in my basement, but there are no existing drain lines in the foundation slab. Are there any other
Install a floating subfloor to insulate your basement.
EHT explores the wonders of a toilet that flushes up.
Create a new look and cut down on noise with an acoustic ceiling.
Worried about mold in your home? Armed with a checklist, caulk gun and a common-sense plan, homeowners can overcome the hysteria about mold and protect
If you could add it all together, how much time would you have wasted over the years searching your workshop for “just the right tool”
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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