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Basements

Steel Beams and a Metal Pan Deck

August 21, 2018

Borrowing from the commercial building world, we use steel to prep for an elevated concrete slab.
Podcast Episode 125 — French Doors, Kitchen Remodels, and the Gamification of Home Building.

July 13, 2018

Archways, restored glass, hardware, plate racks, cabinets, moisture control, and a broken tablesaw.
Bilco Factory Tour

June 25, 2018

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how basement doors are made.
Podcast Episode 89 — Gross Stories

December 22, 2017

Atmospheric water generators, working soapstone, basement flooring, ductless minisplits, glue where you just do not want it, drinking bad water, and dead mice.
Podcast Episode 72 — Matt Plans to Build a Cottage

September 29, 2017

Plus, lively discussions of steel framing and fixing chimney cracks.
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Make Your Basement More Comfortable with an Insulated Subfloor

September 28, 2017

This affordable energy-efficiency upgrade may be just the right project to beat the winter blues.
Podcast Episode 63 — Roofing, Scaffolds, and Venting for Rob’s House

July 28, 2017

Also, copper wiring vs. aluminum -- and new basement supports in a 280-year-old farmhouse.
Project Gallery: Subterranean Sizzle

July 10, 2017

Media rooms, wet bars, personal gyms, saunas, and bathrooms work well below ground level.
Foundation Insulation Strategy

June 27, 2017

Our system has evolved as we've driven down costs while maintaining performance.
Podcast Episode 58 — Attics and Insulation

June 23, 2017

A shower of information about vermiculite — that’s a literal shower for Justin and Brian, from back before they knew what it was!