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.
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.
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,
Q: I plan to convert my unfinished basement into a finished living space. When installing drywall on the basement ceiling, do the panels attach directly
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
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.
Q: I have a leaking copper pipe supply line in the basement. Is there a quick fix for this, or should I call a plumber?
No matter what material is used for the surface of a deck, the substructure is likely to be built with wood. Over time, water leaking through deck boards can cause hidden damage unless the wooden joinery of the foundation is properly protected. In fact, builders have reported that wood left exposed to the elements can […]
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