Basement Flooring Ideas and Advice

Posted by Admin | January 13, 2010 .

Is your basement flooring giving you cold feet?
Do you dream of your home having a room that is lavishly decorated with richly painted walls and freshly polished and shined hardwood floors to entertain your guests in or simply spoil yourself in? I think if you’re a homeowner that’s definitely a desirable room to have in [...]

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Cracked Basement Floors

Posted by Admin | November 11, 2009 .

Cracked basement floors are inevitable, so what exactly do you do about them?
Large basement concrete slabs naturally expand and contract. This type of movement will inevitably cause cracked basement floors. If it was built and poured properly, the builder should have used control joints within the slab to help actively determine where and which way [...]

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The Problems With Basement Walls

Posted by Admin | November 11, 2009 .

If you have a basement, you likely have walls made of concrete. There are two hard and fast rules that you can count on from concrete. One is as it cures it gets hard. The other is as it ages, it cracks. There’s rarely any exceptions to these two rules. And you can bet a [...]

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A Dry Basement – Avoiding The Curse

Posted by Admin | November 10, 2009 .

The greatest nemesis that all basements face is dying an untimely death by water. There really is no point in even attempting to finish your basement if it suffers from water leaks or seepage. If you try and avoid it by employing an “out of sight, out of mind” type of attitude, you’re simply delaying [...]

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Considerations Before Remodeling a Basement

Posted by Admin | November 9, 2009 .

There are a number of benefits that a homeowner can reap when remodeling a basement. Probably the biggest benefit though deals directly with space, not only do you add additional storage space, but, dependent on how the space is finished, you could add some much needed living space as well. However, before you jump in [...]

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Basic Guide to Basement Remodeling

Posted by Admin | June 22, 2009 .

Have you ever wondered how others manage basement remodeling like such professionals? Have you ever stood in your dark and dank basement and wondered how you can do that too? It really is not as hard as it may first appear. With just a little know how and knowing how to proceed, [...]

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Basement Waterproofing

Posted by Admin | June 20, 2009 .

Nothing can turn you off the idea of remodeling your basement quicker than finding puddles of water everywhere. Or walking down to your finished basement after a storm to find the carpet soaked through. But there is no need for dismay; basement waterproofing is a straightforward procedure that can prevent the problem from ever reoccurring. [...]

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Finishing Basement Walls

Posted by Admin | May 7, 2009 .

Many homeowners have an unfinished basement that is just sitting around and not providing anything to them or their family. With the current housing market, if you need more space, it makes more sense to finish that basement to add some room to your home. The basement walls are the first place to start.
Be sure [...]

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Basement Ceiling Options

Posted by Admin | May 6, 2009 .

Putting the finishing touches on basement ceilings may seem like a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. Yes, it’s hard but with some planning and attention to the finer details it will be a relatively seamless process. It’s important for you to consider things like what kind of basement ceilings you want, what [...]

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Important Details About a Basement Wet Bar

Posted by Admin | April 10, 2009 .

These days it seems that most every basement remodeling project centers around some sort of theme to give that extra added comfort in ones home. You’ll find everything from creating a home theater room or a game room or just a place to relax. One trend that is really setting in these days is including [...]

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