In today’s world, we have the advantage of being able to back up almost everything we own. People enjoy being prepared, from backing up the photos on their phones to having a spare tire in their trunk. When it comes to keeping your basement dry, …
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New bulkhead basement doors are a great way to improve your home’s basement. They provide easy access from the outdoors, and offer a safe way to get in and out of your basement. Egress Windows for basements are another great option for your home’s safety …
Read Full ArticleLook at all this water outside! Dare I say that it may actually be New Hampshire’s rainy season, and possibly no more snow? The green trees and misty air that most New Englanders know as Spring, is finally here! All this water is great for …
Read Full ArticleWhen you go the full length to waterproof your basement, it’s always upsetting when you wake up to water in your basement after a storm. To prevent this from happening, we highly recommend installing a battery backup pump with your sump pump. Having a battery …
Read Full ArticleThe rankings for remodeling projects and their costs vs. value have been released for 2017. Every year these stats and rankings are compiled by Remodeling Magazine. This leading magazine looks at key home remodeling projects throughout the U.S. and compares the average costs per project with the value …
Read Full ArticleWe love it when Houzz does makeovers but we really love it when they do basement makeovers! This basement makeover was done by Kristen Bell to surprise her sister. Do you remember when we posted about Ashton Kutcher giving his parents and his childhood home …
Read Full ArticleTiki Bar Basement This old bungalow on a quiet street in southeast Portland, Oregon, has a secret. Upstairs it’s a neatly kept, renovated 1910 Craftsman. Downstairs, however, hides an explosion of mid-century pop culture in the form of a basement tiki bar. We love …
Read Full ArticleIt’s been a wonderful rainy 2 days in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With severe drought conditions spreading across New England, the rain is a much welcomed weather event! Everything has been so dried out that you’re probably thinking “Excellent, the ground will finally absorb all that …
Read Full ArticleSliding barn doors are the new “must-have” in interior decor. You probably have seen them in magazines and on home improvement shows like Fixer Upper or maybe you’ve cruised HGTV looking for the barn door that suits your home perfectly. One thing you may not realize is …
Read Full ArticleThe 2016 Houzz & Home survey results are in! Houzz asked 120,000 Houzzers about their renovation projects. Some of the results were a bit surprising. For example, owners who started with no initial budget actually spent less, by about $8,000, than those who had a …
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