Although structural problems are often to blame for wet basements, poor drainage or plumbing leaks can also trigger moisture or flooding. Here, a basement waterproofing pro reviews the likely culprits and how they can best be dealt with.
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Garage doors may not seem like great decorating opportunities-most people treat them as functional afterthoughts that just need to open and close on command. But today's options in garage doors include a wide variety of styles that add a handsome touch to your home.
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When undertaking a renovation project, an examination of the out-of-sight, out-of-mind spaces may be useful.
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Regular maintenance ensures smooth and safe operation of garage doors.
Follow along as our blogger is laying a subfloor that will resist moisture, remaining mold-, mildew-, and rot-free even in a wetness-prone basement.
One lesson I learned fast when I bought a house is that a homeowner's number-one enemy is not the mortgage-it's the water…
There's no such thing as a waterproof basement. The key is to minimize the water that gets in and get it back out again before it affects…