How Thick Are Basement Floors?
Planning on building a basement floor but don’t have a solid plan yet? Here are some important tips to consider on building your basement floor,…
Your basement questions answered
Your basement questions answered
Category Basements
Should Basement Floors Be Light Or Dark?
You might have already decided on the flooring to be installed and have a strong preference for a particular design, color, and even ambiance of…
Are Cinder Block Walls Soundproof [Including 6 Methods for Pre & Post Construction]
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Have you ever wanted to soundproof a room and thought to yourself if cinder block walls are soundproof? Well, in this article, we have asked…
Can You Put A Water Heater In A Crawl Space? [Including Tankless]
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The crawl space has many uses including, storing items, running ductwork, water piping, and electrical wiring. But, is this space suitable for a water heater?…
Can You Tile Cinder Block Walls? [And How To]
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Cinder block walls might look rather plain when not painted or decorated in any way. To upgrade the look of your cinder block walls, you…
Can I Install B-Dry Basement System Myself? [And How To Do It]
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Adding an internal basement waterproofing system is a complex process. Systems like B-Dry are expensive and challenging to work on. You might hesitate to set…
Should I Waterproof My Basement From Inside Or Outside?
Basement seepage is an all too frequent occurrence. Wetness can be caused by the poor construction of basement floors and walls that could have been…
Are Epoxy Basement Floors Durable [And How Long Do They Last]?
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Epoxy floors are the perfect solution if you’re planning to get busy using your basement as a workshop, or if you’re just looking to upgrade…
How To Cover Cinder Block Basement Walls
Cinder block walls are convenient to install and inexpensive, but they’re not that pleasant to look at, especially if your basement is intended for living…
Can Basement Stairs Be Moved? [And What To Consider Before Getting Started]
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Moving a basement stairway may seem a daunting task or maybe you’re not even sure if it can be done at all. Well, you don’t…