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Basements are one of the greatest untapped spaces in any home!  Learn how to keep your basement dry and convert it into a beautiful, functional living space.

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Find out why concrete is really the only recommended floor for a Yankee basement. Get tips on pouring it in sections and making it 4 inches thick instead of 6 inches to save a little bit on concrete.

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Ceiling of basement currently open floor joists (2×10). I do not want a suspended ceiling – I want drywall. Problem …

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As it starts to get cold outside, the foyer and kitchen floor (tiled floor and even other areas of the floor with hardwood) …

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Fixing Flooded Basements: How to protect yourself against contractor rip-offs

I’m at my wits end. In the last heavy rain storm, my basement flooded and ruined some storage I had down there. My husband …

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If you’re looking to keep your home warm — a good thing to do is to add insulation. A great place to add it is your …

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