Should A Basement Door Swing Over Stairs?
You have a multilevel house with a basement and you are considering a door at the top of the basement stairs. In addition to this,…
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How Wide Do Basement Stairs Need To Be?
When building basement stairs, you should see to it that the standard measurements should be complied with, like the stringer depth, stairwell header height, and…
Can You Paint Bilco Doors? [And How To]
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Bilco doors give you easy access to your basement and allow you to move large items into that area of your home for convenient storage.…
Are Bilco Doors Secure?
Since the 1920s, Bilco has been making waves around the construction industry being one of the key players in utilizing steel; Bilco actually invented the…
Are Epoxy Basement Floors Cold: The Pros & Cons
Applying epoxy on your basement floors offers lots of benefits – it gives your floors a durable, waterproof, and visually appealing coating. But cold floors…
Do Cellars Have Windows [Including Wine Cellars]
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Cellars often provide additional storage space for wine, canned food, and produce. They can also provide temporary shelter in adverse weather conditions if basic amenities…
Are Cellars Designed To Flood
It can be surprising to find patches of water or moisture in your basement or cellar that have been dry all along. If you do…
What Color To Paint Exposed Basement Ceiling?
Having an exposed basement ceiling is a popular trend these days, and it’s easy to see why. It makes your basement space look bigger, creates…
Do Cellars Need Ventilation? [Including Wine & Root Cellars]
![Room with dark dining furniture and wine filled shelves, Do Cellars Need Ventilation? [Including Wine & Root Cellars]](https://basementing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Room-with-dark-dining-furniture-and-wine-filled-shelves-768x512.jpg)
Cellars are a fantastic addition to your home as they provide extra storage space. Cellars can also be renovated to provide additional living rooms. But…
How Big Should A Root Cellar Be [And How Deep]
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A root cellar is used to store a variety of fruits and vegetables. You may be wondering how big and how deep it should be…