...basements have sump pumps, but they require power to operate. And, the most likely time you will lose power is during a heavy storm, the very time you will most...
...basements and heating systems that no longer worked. The added durability measures taken at River District provides security against mechanical systems failure ...
Crawlspace insulation - be careful to get it right
A crawlspace comes with all the downsides of a basement, but it is just too low a space to be functional e...
There are many ways to build a slab-on-grade (or frost-protected shallow foundation), the following is a step-by-step walk though of a thickened-edge slab floo...
...basements for example, or smaller partitioned homes without much natural light. But that impact is hardly noticeable in an open-concept room with cathedral ceil...
...basements being built wrong. Like....REALLY wrong! Before you allow a contractor to do basement renovations in a way that only makes sense if you are starting a...
...basements is quite common for adding space to a home, but be sure your walls are well-constructed to prevent moisture damage. If you are pouring a basement floo...
...basements is a hot topic as we are regularly seeing the effects of climate change in the form of extreme weather events and unpredictable weather patterns. Snow...
Polyisocyanurate (PIR), Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) or Styrofoam?
When building or renovating a high-performance building envelope...
...basements where ventilation is essential to stop mold forming .
There are still those that profess that walls need to breath and that 'houses are too airtight...
