Articles tagged: basement
HOME & GARDEN: Install a bathroom where you never thought possible... the easy way
Posted: May 04, 2012Hi Keith, I'm a do-it-yourselfer and would like to install a toilet in a small basement room and looking for an alternative way to install the plumbing drain without the labor and cost of busting ... Read more »
home & garden: Diagnosing the cause is the key to maintaining a dry basement
Posted: May 27, 2011Hi Keith,I enjoyed your article for AnnArbor.com from Thursday, May 12, on curing leaky cement basement walls. I have used Drylock on the block walls of our cottage basement and almost got it completely dry. ... Read more »
HOME & GARDEN: Try these DIY techniques to cure leaky cement basement walls
Posted: May 06, 2011Hi Keith, During heavy rains, we have a couple minor leaks in the unfinished portion of our basement. The walls are poured cement and are leaking from what appears to be half-inch holes throughout the ... Read more »
On the House: Tips for insulating a drafty basement
Posted: Mar 11, 2011I am getting a draft in my unfinished basement above the concrete walls where the floors meet. I inserted rolled insulation up there, but I still can feel the cold air. Any suggestions?. -George R. ... Read more »
On the House: Save money on doors by modifying, not customizing
Posted: Jan 28, 2011I’m installing doors in my basement for a remodeling project, and the height of the doors available to purchase at the hardware are too long. How can I cut them to fit without sacrificing the ... Read more »
Thinking about basement remodeling? Consider these tips
Posted: Jan 14, 2011With the cold coming so early this winter, I am going stir crazy already. I figured a good winter project for me would be to finally remodel my basement. It is currently an unfinished, block ... Read more »
How to keep your basement dry
Posted: Jun 07, 2010This weekend’s weather has brought many questions to AnnArbor.com in regards to how to keep your basement dry. There are several reasons a basement could experience water problems and many alternatives in fixing them. Fortunately ... Read more »
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