Should you choose Subfloors or Underlayments for your next basement renovation? Are you looking to install new flooring in your home or basement? If so, you may be wondering about the best way to prepare your floor for the finished flooring. When laying flooring on...

How to Ensure Customer Satisfaction on Your Next Flooring Job What is the key to any good flooring installation? Using the right subfloor. We’d argue there is no application where using the right subfloor is more important than in a basement. Basements are prone to...

If you’re considering adding square footage to your home, two of the most common ways to do this are to build up (build a second-story addition) or build down (refinish a basement). Each of these options has pros and cons that can impact both costs and return on...

Fall is Basement Renovation Season Autumn is when most Canadian basement finishing campaigns begin. Unfortunately, many homeowners pay big money to have their basement finished, only to end up with substantially lower overall indoor air quality over time. Hidden mold...

All-Foam Basement Subfloor I’m always looking for new and useful innovations to make finished basements better. DRICORE® Insul-Armor® all-foam subfloor panels are my latest discovery. They’re unique, and they do things that other basement subfloor options can’t match....

Use a Backyard Shed as a Home Extension Running out of room in your house? As home becomes a refuge, many of us are looking for ways to make the most of our property. A backyard shed can be the perfect solution to carve out some space just for you.   Gaining...

With most of us spending more time at home, our lifestyle is forcing us to adapt and renovate. One of the most popular trends is a garage conversion, which involve extending your living space by transforming your garage into much more than storage space for your car,...

With most of us continuing to spend more time at home, we could all use a bit of an escape. Enter the tiny house trend – an affordable, creative way for homeowners to enjoy a “vacation property.”   Interested but feeling intimated or don’t know where to start?...

How Can Your Family Stay Comfortable, Focused, and Cool All Summer Long? It's August! The kids are out of school and full of energy, and the house suddenly feels a lot smaller. Between video games, running feet, backyard projects, and work-from-home video calls, the...

Your Basement's ROI: How a Finished Basement Impacts Your Home Value A finished basement isn't just a place to stash your treadmill or store winter boots; it can be one of the smartest home investments you make. Whether you're planning to sell your home or just want...

Behind the Air Gap: What Makes DRICORE’s Technology Work When it comes to finishing a basement or protecting your finished floors, not all subfloors are created equal. At the heart of every DRICORE® subfloor panel is a simple yet powerful innovation: Air Gap...

If you still think DRICORE® is just about subfloors, you’re missing the big picture.   Yes, we earned our reputation keeping basements warm and dry. But now, we’re stepping outside, literally. We are changing the way builders think about exterior wall construction...

Why Do You Need DRICORE® Certiguard ™? If you're preparing to install new flooring, especially over concrete, you're likely asking yourself one critical question: What’s the best foundation for long-lasting, comfortable floors? Whether you're renovating a basement,...