Basements
- How Many Things Do I Actually Need - Basement Finishing - One of my readers shared his story with me that I believe most of my article readers would appreciate. It was about the problems they had while framing a few rooms in their basement. After you're done reading the article, you should have a better idea about creating lists and purchasing tools.
- Wall Framing with Proper Stud Spacing - Old Contractor Secrets On How to Save Money - If you're planning on framing a wall or building a new house, this information could be priceless. There are plenty of ways to save money on home building and remodeling projects, if you know what you're doing and what to look for.
- Basement Flooding Creates Swimming Pool - Water Leak Damage - One of the worst things that could happen to a basement that's located below ground level is water leaking from anywhere. What you're about to hear, is something that rarely happens, but when it does, it isn't good.
- Basement Water Damage - It seems like the word basement and water seem to go hand in hand. As water enters the basement, we find ourselves using the word basement water damage. A little bit of water can go a long way in a basement, especially if it's been sitting there for a long time.
- Retaining Walls Suffer From Moisture Problems - Whether you're driving down the road, or through a neighborhood and you notice a retaining wall, that has large cracks in it, or is severely discolored, or one that has white calcium deposits from moisture, covering the entire wall, you've got problems with moisture.
- Problems Using Basement Waterproofing Paint - You can go down to any home improvement center or lumber yard and find a good basement waterproofing paint. You can read the directions on the can, talk to any home improvement Center specialist and they will tell you the same thing, these are great products and they work.
- Repairing Damaged Basement Walls That Are Bowing - It's not uncommon to find your basement walls bowing, especially on homes that were built before the 1950s. Some of these homes are suffering from a variety of problems. The bows in the basement walls, are more than likely due to poor construction.
- Basement Wall Framing Secret - Home Remodeling Ideas - Whether you're finishing an unfinished basement or just framing one individual wall, here are a few things that I would like you to keep in the back of your mind, while working on your project. Framing a new basement wall will not be complicated as long as you follow a few of these time-saving steps.
- Advancements in Basement Waterproofing - What's in the Future - If you live in a home that was built before the 1970s and live in an area where it rains or snows often, there is a very good chance that you'll have a problem with your basement waterproofing system. There have been great advancements in basement waterproofing since then and I would like to share a few of them with you.