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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I install a backwate...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: Is it a good idea to install a backwater valve to protect my basement from sewage backup I live in Ottawa, Canada...Continue Reading
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THREE READER Q&As: Furnace Room Ventilation, Insula...
Updated on November 28th, 2020
Furnace Room Ventilation Q: Do I need to install vented doors when I build a wall around the furnace and water heater...Continue Reading
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Powder-Actuated Tools Ideal for Finishing the Basement
Updated on April 10th, 2019
Finishing basements and turning them into living spaces is something a lot of homeowners are interested in...Continue Reading
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How do I reduce humidity in my basement? It’s over...
Updated on August 10th, 2015
I just bought a 25-year-old house and the humidity is very high in the basement -- regularly over 80% It's cold down...Continue Reading
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HOME IMPROVEMENT Q&A: Vertical or Horizontal for Ba...
Updated on March 10th, 2017
Every professional drywaller I've seen typically installs sheets of drywall horizontally, not vertically The photo...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: What’s the best paint for my...
Updated on March 28th, 2020
Q: What's the best option for painting my concrete basement floor It has a few small cracks, but it's in pretty good...Continue Reading
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3 Basement Flooring Options & $100 Gift Card Giveaway
Updated on November 18th, 2020
The flooring (and subfloor) you choose has a huge impact on how your basement feels and performs, and on indoor air...Continue Reading