Basements

Podcast Short: Why Is My Wood Floor Cupping?

In this excerpt, the team troubleshoots a cupping floor and gives recommendations on how to avoid this issue in the future.
Three Ways to Insulate Basement Walls

For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid-foam boards or spray polyurethane foam.
Basement Waterproofing Strategies Roundtable

Watch builders Travis Brungardt and Mike Guertin plus masonry-sealer expert Lance Lang in a roundtable discussion on methods and materials for keeping basements dry.
Three Ways to Insulate a Basement Wall

For interior foundation insulation, the safest choices include rigid foam board and spray polyurethane foam.
7 Common Fireblocking Locations

Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.
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How To Install a BILCO Basement Door

Carpenter Aaron Butt demonstrates the entire process of installing a BILCO basement door, from site prep to final fit.
Replacing a Basement Door

Mike Guertin demonstrates the steps for preparing, installing, and flashing long-lasting bulkhead doors.
Top 10 Water-Heater Code Violations

Installing a tank water heater might seem easy, but some of these common mistakes could be life-threatening.
A Practical and Inviting Basement Media Room

Thoughtful design choices in the basement leave room for a entertainment space and plenty of guest amenities.
Soundproofing a Floor With a Wood Ceiling Below

Remodeling pro Mike Guertin offers 2 basic approaches for controlling noise between the basement and first floor of a house.

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Basements

Podcast Short: Why Is My Wood Floor Cupping?

Three Ways to Insulate Basement Walls

Basement Waterproofing Strategies Roundtable

Three Ways to Insulate a Basement Wall

7 Common Fireblocking Locations

How To Install a BILCO Basement Door

Replacing a Basement Door

Top 10 Water-Heater Code Violations

A Practical and Inviting Basement Media Room

Soundproofing a Floor With a Wood Ceiling Below

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