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Remodeling Basements
Do It Yourself — Remodeling basements is one the most visually satisfying home improvement jobs that exist, as basements are generally not visually appealing to begin with. Most home improvement gurus and do-it-yourselfers advise finishing one home improvement ...More…
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Flooring Basements
Do It Yourself — Flooring basements is a little different than trying to finish just about any other area in a home. There are a number of challenges that can arise when selecting materials for basements floors. The reason why flooring basements is so difficult ...More…
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Waterproofing Basements
Do It Yourself — The primary method of waterproofing basements is applying a waterproofing coating. Prior to that application, a homeowner should inspect block walls to ensure that they are in proper condition. If not, they should brush away loose mortar and ...More…
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Brilliant Basements
Do It Yourself — Normally, the humble basement is ideally a neatly organised storage area lined with simple shelves and perhaps the odd piece of carpet or a selection of old rugs dotted around the floor. At its worst, the basement is be a place where few dare to ...More…
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Basements - Lower Level Plumbing
Hometime — If you're planning to add a bathroom, it's likely that some concrete will need to come out. Be aware that it's easy to break drain pipes when busting up the floor. So, if you're not experienced with this sort of work, you may want to hire ...More…
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Basements - Lower Level Planning
Hometime — Lower levels and basements can be difficult areas to deal with. Considerations like lack of sunlight and headroom, and exposed mechanical systems can present problems that take a little more creativity to solve. Unlike building a new house or an ...More…
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Basements - Lower Level Framing
Hometime — The lower level area is often the least square and plumb; older basements are notoriously out of plumb/squareness. You may need to shim, scab, and/or plane board to get everything straight. We were fortunate that our lower level walls, joists, ...More…
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Basements - Veneer Plaster Walls
Hometime — In our lower level we decided to put up a veneer plaster system instead of conventional drywall. Veneer plaster is a higher quality product because it's stronger, more durable, and richer-looking than drywall. And you won't see seams or get nail . ...More…
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Hometime — In many homes, just a small amount of ambient light enters a lower level. For that reason, a well-designed lighting scheme is necessary. We decided to install a programmable lighting system that controls every series of lights in the house. We ...More…
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Basements - Fun Extras
Hometime — The lower level area is often where all the junk and boxes of holiday decorations end up. But for many folks, it's also reserved for some fun recreational items. The highlight of our game room was the pool table, which was actually assembled ...More…
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Basements - Finishing Details
Hometime — A lower level or basement can be a complicated area to finish off -- more than a dining room or kitchen for instance -- because a wide range of items can easily fit into a lower level scheme. Our lower level project incorporated several items ...More…
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Saving Money on Basement Foundation Repair
Do It Yourself — Before you begin basement crack repair make sure the crack and foundation area is dry. Wipe down the area with a dry towel. Use a steel brush to break away any loose pieces or dust from the area you are going to fix. Next, use an old paint brush ...More…