11 Reasons Why Basements Are Humid (Impact on Upstairs)
Insulating your basement will not be enough to reduce the humidity; insulation controls the temperature of a room. In fact, depending on why your basement is humid, insulation can worsen …
Insulating your basement will not be enough to reduce the humidity; insulation controls the temperature of a room. In fact, depending on why your basement is humid, insulation can worsen …
A poorly-maintained basement is musty, damp, and avoided at all costs. Sometimes, it’s not even just negligence; keeping it dry and clean seems to be an uphill battle, and people …
You have either heard of a bulkhead and have no idea how the components of a ship’s hull are related to a house, or you have a boxy bulkhead in …
I only recently stumbled across the concept of floating walls and it baffled me as to what they could be. After some research, however, the name didn’t seem so strange. …
Basements are the norm in America, so if you’re moving to California, you might be puzzled at the lack or at the odd “basements” that California does have. Instead of …
Although using your basement for your laundry room can be extremely helpful in using up the additional space and being able to hide your mountain of unfolded clothes from guests, …
The soil in some regions is prone to expansion and contraction. The movement that results from this can eventually damage the integrity of a building. To prevent this from happening, …
I lived near a construction site for a while and, needless to say, my whole house was dusty until after the finished. While annoying, at least I knew exactly where …
Let’s face it, we all know that no one wants to have to get official documents unnecessarily. It can be time-consuming and often tests our patience. If we can finish …
Cities all over the world have established standards that building projects must adhere to. To ensure compliance of homeowners and contractors, a permit is usually issued prior to the commencement …