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Cutting into a Concrete Floor

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | March 22nd, 2013

Cutting concrete is noisy, dirty, and dangerous; and the tools are heavy and unpredictable. In short, it's a job you may want to sub out.

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A Damp Basement has a Dehumidifier Running Overtime

ScottG, contributing writer | August 11th, 20116 comments

A homeowner in Atlanta has taken all of the usual precautions to keep moisture out of the basement. But he's still running a dehumidifier around the clock. Is there something else he can try?

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Building a radon-resistant home.

JW_Mejia, Blogger | July 27th, 20111 comment

What is deadly and might be lurking in your basement? No, not a Ninja (well probably not), in most cases it is Radon. And it is important to know what Radon is and how to ensure it isn't a threat to your household. From building to testing, I will share what I learned about Radon while building my house.

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