Window film is a wonderful option for basement window treatments. For basement windows that look out onto a street or onto a well trafficked path, using window film offers privacy as well as light. In some basements, having curtains or heavy window treatments can block …
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This summer is turning into quite a damp, steamy and humid one in New England. Are you noticing a damp humid feel to the air in your basement? Did you know that based on the damp nature of a basement environment, basement humidity levels are …
Read Full ArticleBasement Photo Friday is arriving early this week due to the July 4th holiday beginning tomorrow. This photo is of a beautiful and stylish ceiling. Believe it or not, this ceiling is actually a suspended (drop) ceiling. Are you surprised? Suspended/drop ceiling tiles have come …
Read Full ArticleWhen it comes to basement flooring installation, there are two critical issues that need to be considered when choosing the flooring materials. The two things that could cause serious issues in your basement are water vapor and a flood event. Water Vapor rising from Basement …
Read Full ArticleCalling all hockey fans! Check out this basement play area. Yes I know, we are just entering Summer here in the Northeast and the hockey season is a long way off. Who wants to think about winter? No one wants to think about winter! but, …
Read Full ArticleDIY projects can be enormously rewarding and some DIY projects can be relatively easy to take on. DIY remodeling or finishing a basement is something that many homeowners tackle but this type of project can be tricky. For those that have water issues in their …
Read Full ArticleNow this is a basement exercise-workout room! A light-filled walkout with gym equipment and a spa. Imagine, once you have finished your exercise and workout routine, you’ll just soak away the aches and pains in your own basement spa.
Read Full ArticleToday we have a special guest blog from Alyssa at Eaton & Berube Insurance in Nashua, NH. Homeowners who have sump pumps, and those contemplating adding a sump pump to their basements, will find this post very informative. The post covers sump pumps, water damage and …
Read Full ArticleBasement Egress Windows – Safety, Window Gardening and Light too. A basement that will be used as a living or sleeping quarters must have a method of egress (a way to get out of a place or the act of leaving a place) in the …
Read Full ArticleClimbing Up and Out of the Basement! Having sleeping quarters in a basement means that the basement must have a form of egress that one can escape out of in the event of an emergency. Emergency escape access is a legal requirement and many municipalities …
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