Finishing Your Basement Can Radically Increase Your Living Space

Posted on 23 August 2016

Finishing your basement can radically increase your living space. However, unless you have a specific need you're addressing—such as an expanding family—it may be difficult to know the best way to remodel your basement. Think about what activities you do now that could be benefited by your having more room. From there, design a finished basement that complements your lifestyle and adds value to your home. Spare Bedroom A common addition for a finished basement is a spare bedroom. [Read More]

Use Ductwork Zone Dampers To Correct The Poor Airflow Effect Of Bad Duct System Design

Posted on 27 July 2016

Most air conditioning systems make a space comfortable by taking in warm air, cooling it, and then dumping it back into the room. How much cool air the system dumps into the room is therefore something that determines the rate at which the desired temperature can be attained. Ductwork zone dampers usually help building owners to control air supply by acting like duct doors. When fully opened, they let in as much air as a duct can allow. [Read More]

Fill Small Cracks In Concrete Basement Walls And Apply A Sealer To Them

Posted on 3 July 2016

If there are small cracks surrounding the windows that are located in your basement's interior concrete walls, fill them with concrete patch by completing the steps below. After you have finished, apply an even coat of sealer to each wall to provide your home's basement with a layer of protection that will prevent moisture from entering your home.  Materials plastic sheeting putty knife wire brush bucket of soapy water sponge tube of concrete patch caulk gun hand trowel concrete waterproofing sealer paint tray paint roller extension handle paintbrush Remove Loose Pieces Of Concrete And Clean The Walls [Read More]

Keep Pesky Mosquitoes Out Of Your Home Using These Ideas

Posted on 7 June 2016

Like many other pests, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes tend to make their way inside even when care is taken to keep the windows and doors closed. Once indoors, mosquitoes don't waste time looking for skin to latch onto for an easy meal – and this tends to result in lots of itching and annoyance for the humans in the household. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to keep mosquitoes from infiltrating your personal space when spending time at home, especially during the hotter seasons of the year. [Read More]

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Taking the Confusion Out of Carpeting

As a new homeowner, I was faced with the challenge of choosing the perfect carpeting for my 2-story house. It had to be durable enough to withstand the constant traffic of my three kids, two dogs and four cats. I've learned that highly dense carpet would remain more "plush" under constant use, so I looked for a high fiber count. Although I preferred the luxury of wool carpeting, the price wasn't in my budget. A more affordable option was polyester carpeting, which stands up well and is less expensive. For my finished basement, I chose looped Berber carpet. Basements are prone to dampness, and Berber hides water stains well. One final tip to share on my blog: If your furnishings are solid colored, opt for a patterned or textured carpet. Have fun furnishing your floors!

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