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Finding leaks in hydronic heat
Q: I recently installed hot-water baseboard heat in a finished-basement apartment. The apartment is on a separate zone, and the supply and return lines run through 70 ft. of wall along…
Egress windows: understanding “net-clear” opening requirements
Q: According to code, I need to provide egress through a window with a net-clear opening of 5.7 sq. ft. if I add a bedroom to my basement. What does…
Better-Looking Bulkhead Doors
Water-shedding wooden doors improve a backyard eyesore.
How to deal with an oversize AC unit
Q: Although I’ve sealed the crawlspace where the ductwork is, my house is extremely humid. My AC unit can’t dehumidify because, I suspect, it’s too big. What can I do other…
Retrofitting Footings When Digging in an Old Basement
An engineer offers design advice and words of caution for building concrete retaining walls after removing a basement slab.
The No-Mold Finished Basement
Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.
Taking Basements to a New Level
Effective lighting, space planning, and lots of storage are even more important below grade.
Built Wrong From the Start
Top 10 blunders that rot your house, waste your money, and make you sick.
Is This Basement Worth Remodeling?
Contractor Roger German shows how to gauge the price and potential of renovating your basement
Basement egress
Q: We are building a home with bedrooms in the basement. Two of them have windows that are below grade. We plan to use egress windows that are approved for bedrooms,…

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