Insulate those trap doors!
If you have a trap door to your attic or crawlspace, it could be a chink in your insulation armor. Make sure you weather strip
If you have a trap door to your attic or crawlspace, it could be a chink in your insulation armor. Make sure you weather strip
You can never have enough… bathrooms. At least, that’s what some families discover. If all that’s left is the basement, here are some things to
This time, we’ll look at another option for your basement floor. If you have the headspace, a raised floor is your ideal choice. It provides
Last time, we talked about painting your concrete basement floor. This time, on to the next most economical basement floor treatment: carpeting. Carpet provides some
Last time, we listed three ways you could finish your basement floor and covered the pros and cons of each. Let’s get into the how-to.
Your unfinished basement is bonus space just waiting to be discovered. A cozy home theater, a spare bedroom or a workshop are hiding there in
Last time, we looked at materials and helped you decide how to tackle your concrete repair. Let’s get down to patching that damaged area. Remove
Concrete’s a hard material, but water and temperature changes can damage it, particularly if it’s cracked. Water seeps into the cracks, where freezing and thawing
If you’re running out of space, you’ve probably considered turning your basement into living space. After all, there are a lot of advantages. It’s pretty
If you like the idea of a tile floor, nothing beats the real thing for warmth, beauty and texture. But here’s a low-budget alternative which
We’ve calculated how much we need, and mixed the mortar. Now, let’s lay it. Two tips to start: Mortar dries quickly, so mix it in
Last time, we calculated the number of blocks you need. Next step: calculate and mix the mortar for your wall. To mix your own, each