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Venting a Musty Closet
Eliminate that musty closet smell by adding an affordable and easy-to-install vent.
Better basement insulation
InSoFast insulation panels simplify the process of installing insulation
Inground Gutters Keep Basements Dry
A bed of gravel combined with an underground waterproof membrane can be an effective way to direct rainwater away from your foundation.
Video Vault: Planning an Energy-Efficient Basement Shop
Finally, advice on how to create a workshop that won’t leave you freezing in the winter.
A dehumidifier alternative
Having given up on the questionable reliability and durability of dehumidifiers for our basement, I decided to try a low-tech, low-cost alternative to deal with summer humidity problems. Opening the…
Energy Savings Begin with a Home-Energy Audit
Almost painless, a home-energy audit can reduce energy costs and improve comfort
Inspecting Old Houses: Basements
Despite fears of a dark, scary place, recent mechanical upgrades put a positive spin on this inspection
Plumbing a Basement Bathroom
Cutting through the slab is grunt work of the highest order, but a relatively easy way to get an extra bath.
Upward Expansion
Adding a third floor doesn't always mean on top of the second story
Keep Your Basement Dry With a Curtain Drain
If your house is under assault from groundwater, make perforated pipe your first line of defense.

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