How many of you remember this monstrosity and where it comes from? You earn 10 extra points if you remember the last name of the family! Now the true test of knowledge comes into play when we ask, does anyone know what type of furnace this …
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London is famous for it’s history, buildings, beautiful parks, amazing museums and trend setting styles, restaurants and shops. London is also most famous and visited for the centuries old public houses a.k.a “pubs” that adorn almost every street corner or tiny little back-alleyway. Many of …
Read Full ArticleFall is a good time to take care of big home repair projects before shorter days (and in many areas, ice and snow) make outdoor work too difficult. If you do live in an area with cold winters, take some time this fall to boost …
Read Full ArticleThis month on the Blog, we will be doing Halloween themed Basement Photo Friday posts. This first post is a tavern in a small basement. Open daily since 1375, this old medieval basement tavern is located in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The Tavern Brabant is said to partially lie somewhere under …
Read Full ArticleIt’s Raining, It’s Pouring….. On this rainy day, you may be wondering about basement waterproofing, basement flooding or other basement water issues. We have compiled a list of several blog posts that you may find interesting and helpful. Hiring a Basement Waterproofing Pro: Hiring an …
Read Full ArticleIf your bulkhead or cellar door is old and leaky, maintaining a healthy basement environment becomes more difficult. Water and moisture may enter through small cracks or compromised joints and mechanisms. This could lead to mold and mildew and air that is not healthy …
Read Full ArticleBrace yourselves New Englanders, the leaves are beginning to turn color and that means that the white wintery stuff is not too far off in the future. Let’s just focus on the Fall today though, shall we? There are plenty of chores and Fall clean-up …
Read Full ArticleAre you looking for affordable, creative and functional seating for your basement media room? Is it about time to expand the seating capacity in the kids’ playroom? Consider upcycling a few pallets! Upcycling can be inexpensive and often you can obtain materials for free. When …
Read Full ArticleSometimes it’s difficult for a homeowner to imagine the empty unfinished basement as a cozy and warm extension of living space in the home. With it’s exposed pipes, duct work and even furnace and hot water tank, the basement can be an uninviting place of …
Read Full ArticleIf you have a walkout basement or access your finished basement through the garage, a mudroom is a perfect addition to the space. With a few simple locker style nooks and cubbys, you can create a functional mudroom that keeps clutter and dirty boots out …
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