It is said that for every 10 inches of snow that melts, an inch of rain is left behind. Is your basement ready? This Spring is going to be a wet one due to the rain and the ridiculously large amount of snow that has …
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The bucket pump image shown is an example of an open sump pump channel system that some general contractors and DIYers install. This “5 gallon bucket sump” is not the best solution nor is it the healthiest solution for waterproofing and drying out a basement. …
Read Full ArticleWe have a Pinterest board dedicated to “Under the Stairs..” giving you ideas of all the things you can do with that empty space under the stairway. These ideas don’t have to be limited to basement stairs, they can be implemented under the stairs that …
Read Full ArticleWe recently completed a basement project that has literally changed the lives of the homeowners. As you can see in the “Before” image on the left, this basement was dirty (literally) and damp and very musty. The homeowners never went into the dank basement and …
Read Full ArticleIf you are finishing your basement to include a guest room, and you want to maximize space to use the room daily, try a Murphy bed! There are just too many beautiful and practical examples that including more than one image was a must! Click …
Read Full ArticleA few weeks back we showed you a nice hockey themed basement with a vinyl floor and great decoration. Today’s hockey basement takes the basement hockey or ice rink up to a whole new level! Basement ice rinks are made of synthetic ice and not …
Read Full ArticleChoosing the flooring that you want in your finished basement can be a dilemma. Because the basement environment can be damp and humid, and hydrostatic pressure will be present, flooring choices should always be made based on the durability and ability of the materials to …
Read Full ArticleIf you are a Batman fan, and even if you are not, this is the basement theater room of your dreams. How incredibly, awesomely amazing is this basement home theater? Check out the whole basement at Elite HTS
Read Full ArticleHappy New Year! Do you have any plans for remodeling or refreshing your basement or other area in your home? Have you ever thought about re-finishing your stairs? Staircases take a lot of traffic and a lot of punishment. The stairs that are located in …
Read Full ArticleHaving a basement fireplace creates a finished basement space that is extra warm and cozy. A fireplace can be added to the basement regardless of whether a chimney is already in place. Whether it’s a wood burning or a gas fireplace or even a standalone …
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