17 articles on "basement"

So You've Decided to Finish Your Basement!

When a family decides to finish a basement space, there are so many factors to consider it can seem overwhelming. What does your family want to achieve within the new basement? Are you looking for a play area, a family room, a work-out room, home the...

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Easy Fixing in a Wet Basement

Have you ever wondered what could be the worst thing that could happen to your house? Shattered glass or a hole on the roof is some of the few things on that list. But one of the most annoying problems you would have to face is a wet basement. Whethe...

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Can Basement Walls Be Fixed With Minimal Yard Damage?

If you have a basement in your home, then you are probably well aware of both the benefits and the drawbacks of having such an arrangement. On the one hand, a basement can be great for extra storage, as a place for the kids to get out of your hair, o...

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Keep Basement Exercise Equipment From Floating Away

The most common response to the possibility of basement flooding is to install a sump pump. While a quality sump pump is an important investment in flood prone areas, it should be the last line of defense instead of the first. To keep your proposed b...

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Importance of Cleaning Flooded Basement in Mason OH Immediately

Facing a flooded basement in Mason OH is something that is already common for you if you are a resident in the area. It has been known that the area is prone to flooding and just recently, the highest rising of water on the Winnebago River was record...

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The Cost of a Basement Finishing Project

You have been repeatedly told that finishing the basement of your Fargo home is a cost effective way of obtaining additional floor space. Since the basement is at a different level from your main living area you can finish it to gain a quiet and peac...

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HOUSES WITH DAMP BASEMENTS WON’T SELL

A real estate agent’s gut-wrencher: The prospect turns to hubby and says, “Isn’t this so homey and practical and just what we were looking for. Now, let’s go down and look at the basement.” They open the basement door and get the feeling th...

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