Home improvement, gardening tips, cleaning guides, and organization hacks for a better living space.
Choose an R-value., Evaluate your insulation options., Consider additional treatments for your insulation.
Maximize the amount of natural lighting in the basement., Make sure that the overall basement lighting is sufficient...
Inspect and identify source of leak (i.e., Dig down 6 feet (1.8 m) to the foundation all around outside of the...
Place the macerator unit so it will be behind the toilet's location., Connect a discharge pipe to the macerator's...
Evaluate the perimeter of your house., on the ground right next to your foundation, you'll have problems., Watch out...
Make sure that the basement apartment has a dedicated exit., Ensure that the basement has enough light., Improve the...
Determine whether you are qualified to install basement insulation yourself., Determine the R-value of the insulation...
Plot out and mark the path of the French drain., Dig out the floor of your basement along the path of the drain., Grade...
Repair stone walls., Remove stains caused by mold and mildew., Clean the stone walls., Protect any areas you do not...
Remove clutter., Update the wall color., Evaluate the flooring., Look at the ceiling., Vary the light sources...
Begin by distinguishing between what you want to keep and what you can eliminate., Determine what to do with the items...
Remove any carpet or overlaid material from your basement stairs., Use putty or wood filler and a putty knife to fill...
Make sure conditions are right before starting the project., Clean your basement floor thoroughly., Protect baseboards...
Identify the source of the smell., Remove all mildew- and mold-infected objects., Give the entire basement a thorough...
Gather your materials: Metal detector Scratch paper Tape measure; , Identify the main waste stack that goes from the...
Remove existing paint from walls., Fill in all cracks and holes with a concrete repair product., Remove mildew stains...
Use a dehumidifier in your basement during humid weather to remove excess moisture from the air and to prevent...
Focus on prevention., Clean the rain gutters in the spring and after all the leaves have come down in the fall., Extend...
Measure the amount of space you have in the bathroom for your sink., Decide on the ideal height for your sink...
Choose your lighting., Use round hanging mirrors., Install a tub., Add some foliage., Select your artwork.
Wipe a clean cloth around the edge of the bathroom sink and the counter it rests on., Remove any old caulk from the...
Clean the tile surface with a recommended cleaning product., Rake the joints., Rinse the surface, and towel dry., Using...
Remove the clutter., Clean everything., Wash the walls., Paint the walls if you need to., Add or update storage., Add...
Determine the correct CFM rating for your bathroom., Consider the sound rating of your fan., Choose the location of the...
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