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Does Foam Insulation Keep CMUs From Drying?
Insulating concrete-block walls can keep a basement or crawlspace dry, but does preventing inward drying harm the concrete?
Podcast Short: Why Is My Wood Floor Cupping?
In this excerpt, the team troubleshoots a cupping floor and gives recommendations on how to avoid this issue in the future.
Three Ways to Insulate Basement Walls
For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid-foam boards or spray polyurethane foam.
Basement Waterproofing Strategies Roundtable
Watch builders Travis Brungardt and Mike Guertin plus masonry-sealer expert Lance Lang in a roundtable discussion on methods and materials for keeping basements dry.
Three Ways to Insulate a Basement Wall
For interior foundation insulation, the safest choices include rigid foam board and spray polyurethane foam.
Working with Cast-Iron and Galvanized Pipe
Learn how to cut into cast-iron drainpipe when working on a plumbing remodel.
7 Common Fireblocking Locations
Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.
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How To Install a BILCO Basement Door
Carpenter Aaron Butt demonstrates the entire process of installing a BILCO basement door, from site prep to final fit.
Replacing a Basement Door
Mike Guertin demonstrates the steps for preparing, installing, and flashing long-lasting bulkhead doors.
Top 10 Water-Heater Code Violations
Installing a tank water heater might seem easy, but some of these common mistakes could be life-threatening.

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