When you are buying a home, or even if you own one, having a finished basement is a definite asset. It can double the square footage of useable space in your house. We recently finished our basement, and when talking to a friend overseas, they asked, “What is a finished basement?” So here is everything …
We’ve been finishing our basement, and I’m super happy with the way things are coming along. One of the biggest decisions we had to make was going with a drop ceiling or drying the ceiling in our basement. While each one has its own pros and cons, I’ll go over them all so that you …
Here’s the nightmare scenario. There’s been a big rain in the night. You head down to the basement to get something the next morning, and you realize that there is a wet carpet in the basement. You can already feel the damp basement, and the musty odor has started too. You need to act fast, …
Damp basements are a common problem in many parts of the world. They can be caused by a variety of factors, from damp soil to improper ventilation. But no matter what causes dampness in your basement, one thing is certain: it’s not healthy for you or your family! If you have damp floors and walls …
Can water leak up through a basement floor? Sadly yes, water can leak up through a basement floor. Water leaking in the basement is never fun. We have had to deal with our share of wet basement floors over the years. Here is what you need to know about why water is coming up from …