As the weather begins to turn back to sunny and warm, many of you will be heading outdoors to garden or take on other DIY projects. It is important that you always “Dig Safe” and know where your power lines and sewer lines and cable …
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If you have kids, a basement and a pole then you need to make a tree swing! This idea is great for a kids playroom in the basement. Kids get to swing and, you get to cleverly decorate that pole that may be in the …
Read Full ArticleSpring is quickly moving into Summer time and this is prime season for house hunting. We are beginning a series of posts about basement clues to the integrity and health of the whole home. Many of these basement health clues and issues are easily spotted …
Read Full ArticleAre your thoughts turning to gardening now that the cold, bleak New England Winter has finally left? Did you know that basement window wells can be a perfect place to plant a garden, even in New England? This lovely cactus garden was created by Cassidy …
Read Full ArticleThe 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 ArticleBasement windows can be a decorative addition to your basement remodel that you may never have thought about. Rather than installing plain glass windows, why not install glass block windows? Put aside your memories, especially if you think it’s just not your style, of glass …
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 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 …
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