All posts tagged "basement"
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Tennis Balls Stop the Creepy Crawlers
Major Walter C. Wingfield invented tennis in Great Britain in 1873. Today it’s a very popular game worldwide. We Careys long have pondered what to do with a tennis ball once it’s lost its usefulness on the...
- Posted April 29, 2014
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Edges of the Basement Get Wet When it Rains
Question The edges of the basement in my new home get wet whenever it rains. There’s been no mold so far, but is there anything I could do above ground to prevent this dampness? Elaine Answer The...
- Posted March 26, 2014
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Sewage In Basement
We just moved into a new home, and our basement has radiant heat in the floor. We’ve been having a bad sewage smell in the basement and I thought the heated floor might have melted the wax...
- Posted January 26, 2014
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Perimeter Water
We have just discovered water (moisture) underneath our new house and need your help and advice before our guarantee expires on September 1, 1990. I used a plant moisture meter instrument under the house as there was...
- Posted January 26, 2014
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Dealing With Leaky Basement Walls
Leaks and squeaks are two of a contractors worst nightmares. They also can drive homeowners bonkers. Fortunately, with patience and persistence, the source of most leaks and squeaks can be located and repaired. Although a squeaking floor...
- Posted January 26, 2014
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Basements: Low-Down Luxury
Guess what room is fast becoming the “new” home entertainment center? Today you’ll learn what room is fast becoming the new home entertainment center! Low interest rates and soaring home prices have many homeowners tapping into their...
- Posted January 4, 2014
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Basement Remodeling
Want a basement rec’ room (to avoid a wrecked living room)? What to know Got lots of company today — friends and relatives visiting, relaxing and watching football? Here’s what you’ll need to know if you’re considering...
- Posted January 4, 2014