When it comes to return on investment, a basement reno is one of the smartest home improvements you can make. Whether you’re planning on selling or want to enjoy the space with your family, here are some tips to take your basement from lackluster to lavish. Upgrade your flooring. Is your basement always cold? […]
If you’re not using your basement for everyday living, you’re losing out on at least a third of your home’s square footage. Here are some tips to transform it into a space where you want to spend time: Control the air flow. Basements that haven’t been well maintained can have a host of problems […]
Whether you’re hoping to move in a relative or generate some rental income, building a basement apartment is a great way to add space and value to your home. Make sure this investment is done right by keeping these factors in mind: Check local zoning laws and regulations. Building codes differ depending on where […]
Mold and mildew are often found in Canadian basements. If you suspect dampness issues are affecting you and your family’s health, you could be right. According to Health Canada, there is a relationship between indoor mold, a damp environment and increased eye, nose and throat irritation; coughing and phlegm build-up; wheezing; shortness of breath; […]
Spring is the perfect time to tackle those DIY projects you’ve been putting off. If updating your basement into a fresh and usable space is on your list, check out these ideas from contractor and HGTV host Bryan Baeumler: Add quality subflooring. When renovating your basement, prioritize the projects that will have the biggest […]
(NC) Besides helping to save the planet, an energy-efficient home can help you save on your monthly hydro bills, making your living environment warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. To get started, check out these easy projects even first-time do-it-yourselfers can do: 1. Inspect your perimeter. Much of the money […]
(NC) Basements are one of the most underused spaces in the home, because they’re often dark, chilly and uninviting. But with a few changes, you can turn yours into a functional living space the whole family will enjoy. Here are some reno and design tips for a basement makeover: Upgrade flooring. The first step […]
Keeping a bone-dry floor is essential when finishing your basement. Being below grade, basements have water potentially coming in from all directions: seeping in from foundation walls, dripping from plumbing, pouring from services located in the basement (water heater, washer, etc.), and wicking up from the concrete floor. Before finished floors –you need to consider installing a […]
Bryan Baeumler is known for his hit TV shows such as, “House of Bryan,” “Disaster DIY,” and “Leave it to Bryan.” And while Bryan doesn’t know you, he wants to help you. Because he knows how hard it can be to remodel your basement. Why build up (or out) when that extra space you’re […]
Renovating your whole house in one shot can be a multi-step, long ordeal with big upfront costs. Instead, consider easy upgrades and quick do-it-yourself projects to spiff up your space. To get you started, here are some wallet-friendly and time-friendly weekend DIY project ideas for transforming your space from floor-to ceiling. Every space needs […]
Winter is a great time to tackle indoor home renovations. After all, ‘tis the season for warmth and comfort. With a little help from DRICORE®, your basement could easily be your favorite space this winter. Tackling a DIY basement renovation using DRICORE means you can finish faster because both Subfloor and DRICORE SMARTWALL® are made […]
Earlier this year, Better Built Basements (BBB), a custom basement remodeling contractor in Berlin, Connecticut, started using DRICORE® in their basement solutions for clients. “As far as flooring goes, DRICORE is the only subfloor we use,” says Chris Hueble, a design consultant with BBB. “Before DRICORE came along with DRICORE SMARTWALL®, we had always done […]
When renovating a basement, owners of older homes often have to contend with different issues than homeowners of relatively new builds. Just ask Kristen, a homeowner and DIY blogger of Storefront Life who lives in a converted 100-year-old storefront in downtown Toronto. Finishing her basement, she had to contend with sloping floors, shorter ceiling heights, […]
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