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Preparing a Concrete Basement Floor

As with any remodelling project, preparation is key when remodelling your basement One of the items many people forget to prep is the floor Because many basements in older homes were never meant to be storage spaces, they often have concrete floors This concrete may be pitted, painted or stained Learning how to remove paint and stains as well as repair any damage to the floor is critical for a.....More on Basement

A Florida Basement is a Rare Thing

Many homes have basements; some are mere storage spaces, and others are finished and used for real living space In the case of Florida, a lot of homes have no basements The reason is simple: the water table is far too high Homes along the Florida coastline are typically built on land with a water table literally within a foot of the ground’s surface! This makes a below the ground basement nea.....More on Basement

Radon Gas is a Poison

If you have an unfinished basement, and you’re looking to turn it into some sort of living space, you may need to test it for Radon gas To give you some background, Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is also radioactive In some areas of the world, it’s not a problem, but some residential developments � those built back in the 1950’s and 60’s, and that used a lot of fill from borro.....More on Basement

Making Improvements to a Basement in Easy Stages

Lots of people want to improve their home as a means of boosting its value; the questions they often ask are: what should I do, and it what order When it comes to a basement that’s unfinished, there are a number of steps you can take to slowly and easily improve it First, as most basements are below ground, ground water is an issue So, you want to try and dry the place out initially The s.....More on Basement

Beware of Mould, and Keep it Out of Your Basement

Do you live in an area with a high water table When you’re done in your basement, do you see little drops of water on the walls or pipes None of those things are good; they can be a sign of mould, and that’s not good for your basement First off, if you live near the ocean or a river, and you’re neighbourhood is prone to flooding, your basement will get wet So, you need to implement me.....More on Basement

From Basement to Guest Room

Lots of people love to have company come to stay with them, but there’s often the issue of where they can stay These days, few homes have extra rooms, and with the economy tight it’s hard to add on a room On the other hand, finishing a basement can give you that guest space; or even create a room that you can rent to bring in some extra money � something many people need! So, when looki.....More on Basement

Arts and Crafts in the Basement

When trying to dress up your basement for home use, there are plenty of subjects that are ideal to work on down there Depending on what you like to do, you may be able to get by with a simple set up As an example, something like ceramics only needs a place to put a kiln, wheel, and shelves and counters to put things If you go with air dry clay, you don’t even need the kiln In that case, y.....More on Basement

Basement Electrical Work

So often, basements are dark and dank places, ill-suited for any sort of niceties of life One way to change that is by installing some decent lighting Now, electrical building codes will vary from one municipality to another, so these ideas are strictly an overall outline of how to do it First, ask yourself if you’re qualified to do electrical work If not, hire an electrician; people get .....More on Basement

Key Elements for Your Basement Remodel

Finishing a basement is an exciting project that can add a lot of living space to your home It can also be an expensive and time consuming adventure The best way to avoid unwanted expense and wasting of time is to thoroughly plan your basement remodel By taking into consideration several key elements, planning your remodel will be a snap The first and most crucial step in your basement remo.....More on Basement

Adding Insulation to a Basement

Depending on the latitude that you live in, you may have cold weather or hot to deal with, and insulation may be needed to keep your basement comfortable all the year ‘round The issue facing you is: which type of insulation to use In the case of fibreglass, it has the virtues of being relatively inexpensive and easy to install You buy it in rolls, and then cut it to fit in the places you n.....More on Basement

Basement Utilities

Okay, so, you want to finish off your basement; there are a number of items you’re going to have to install to do that Step one, if you’ve got rough walls and flooring, check over the basement for electrical conduits or wires, water and sewer pipes, and any heating and/or cooling ducts Depending on what you want to do with your basement, you may need to extend all of these features No.....More on Basement

Adding a Bathroom to Your Basement

If you have a large family, sometimes an extra bathroom can be a godsend, but sometimes that means putting it in the basement Now, step one, you need to check on where the sanitary sewer connection for your house is located, or where your septic system is located If the invert of either � the lowest elevation of the outfall pipe (the sewer line that leaves your house) � is above the finis.....More on Basement

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﻿Preparing a Concrete Basement Floor

﻿A Florida Basement is a Rare Thing

﻿Radon Gas is a Poison

﻿Making Improvements to a Basement in Easy Stages

﻿Beware of Mould, and Keep it Out of Your Basement

﻿From Basement to Guest Room

﻿Arts and Crafts in the Basement

﻿Basement Electrical Work

﻿Key Elements for Your Basement Remodel

﻿Adding Insulation to a Basement

﻿Basement Utilities

﻿Adding a Bathroom to Your Basement