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Arts and Crafts in the Basemen

When trying to dress up your basement for home use, there are plenty of subjects that are ideal to work on down there Depending on what you like to do, you may be able to get by with a simple set up As an example, something like ceramics only needs a place to put a kiln, wheel, and shelves and counters to put things If you go with air dry clay, you donand#39;t even need the kiln In that case, you w.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

Radon Gas is a Poiso

If you have an unfinished basement, and youand#39;re looking to turn it into some sort of living space, you may need to test it for Radon gas To give you some background, Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is also radioactive In some areas of the world, itand#39;s not a problem, but some residential developments - those built back in the 1950and#39;s and 60and#39;s, and that used a lot of fill from borrow pits - h.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

Beware of Mould, and Keep it Out of Your Basemen

Do you live in an area with a high water table When youand#39;re done in your basement, do you see little drops of water on the walls or pipes None of those things are good; they can be a sign of mould, and thatand#39;s not good for your basement First off, if you live near the ocean or a river, and youand#39;re neighbourhood is prone to flooding, your basement will get wet So, you need to implement measures t.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

Preparing a Concrete Basement Floo

As with any remodelling project, preparation is key when remodelling your basement One of the items many people forget to prep is the floor Because many basements in older homes were never meant to be storage spaces, they often have concrete floors This concrete may be pitted, painted or stained Learning how to remove paint and stains as well as repair any damage to the floor is critical for a.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

From Basement to Guest Roo

Lots of people love to have company come to stay with them, but thereand#39;s often the issue of where they can stay These days, few homes have extra rooms, and with the economy tight itand#39;s hard to add on a room On the other hand, finishing a basement can give you that guest space; or even create a room that you can rent to bring in some extra money - something many people need! So, when looking to fi.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

What Can You Use a Basement Fo

When confronted with a bland open space of an unfinished basement, this is the question a lot of people ask The quick answer is: practically anything, but it does depend on how much you want to spend With that in mind, letand#39;s look at some ideas for turning a cold open room into something decent Typically, an unfinished basement is one big room So, step one, ask yourself if you want to subdivid.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

A Florida Basement is a Rare Thin

Many homes have basements; some are mere storage spaces, and others are finished and used for real living space In the case of Florida, a lot of homes have no basements The reason is simple: the water table is far too high Homes along the Florida coastline are typically built on land with a water table literally within a foot of the groundand#39;s surface! This makes a below the ground basement nearl.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

A Handicap Accessible Basemen

In general, when you think of a basement, you donand#39;t think of it being the sort of place that is handicap accessible After all, a basement is usually down below the ground floor of your house, and getting up and down from it usually entails using a flight of stairs Still, a basement can be set up to allow for handicap use Step one is access - getting in and out of the basement Depending on the.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

Basement Utilitie

Okay, so, you want to finish off your basement; there are a number of items youand#39;re going to have to install to do that Step one, if youand#39;ve got rough walls and flooring, check over the basement for electrical conduits or wires, water and sewer pipes, and any heating and/or cooling ducts Depending on what you want to do with your basement, you may need to extend all of these features Now, putti.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

Adding Insulation to a Basemen

Depending on the latitude that you live in, you may have cold weather or hot to deal with, and insulation may be needed to keep your basement comfortable all the year and#39;round The issue facing you is: which type of insulation to use In the case of fibreglass, it has the virtues of being relatively inexpensive and easy to install You buy it in rolls, and then cut it to fit in the places you need .....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

Making Improvements to a Basement in Easy Stage

Lots of people want to improve their home as a means of boosting its value; the questions they often ask are: what should I do, and it what order When it comes to a basement thatand#39;s unfinished, there are a number of steps you can take to slowly and easily improve it First, as most basements are below ground, ground water is an issue So, you want to try and dry the place out initially The simpl.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

Turn Your Basement into a Movie Theatr

These days, people love to create a room just for their family to have fun; namely, to watch movies You can get a Blue-Ray player, DVD, and so on Thereand#39;s all manner of sound systems with the woofers, the tweeters, and so on! So, what steps do you take to get your home theatre just the way you want it First, your basement needs to be a finished basement, and it needs to be dry Fancy electronic.....More on Do You Need To Leave A Gap When Framing Basements

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﻿Arts and Crafts in the Basemen

﻿Radon Gas is a Poiso

﻿Beware of Mould, and Keep it Out of Your Basemen

﻿Preparing a Concrete Basement Floo

﻿From Basement to Guest Roo

﻿What Can You Use a Basement Fo

﻿A Florida Basement is a Rare Thin

﻿A Handicap Accessible Basemen

﻿Basement Utilitie

﻿Adding Insulation to a Basemen

﻿Making Improvements to a Basement in Easy Stage

﻿Turn Your Basement into a Movie Theatr