Waterproofing your basement is not easy work. Quick fixes like clearing the gutters alone or coating the wall inside the basement will not fix a humidity issue. To do it properly, you should do a combination of single projects that will make the difference in your house. There are yard, exterior, and interior methods to …
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Continuing our series on basements, this is how to make this part of your house a functional and amazing space to inhabit. Today, we are going to learn more about the causes of a wet basement, why this happens, and how we can avoid this situation. Poorly Graded Soil: If the earth close to your …
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One of the essential qualities a house should have is the ability to keep dry, even in the wettest conditions. When a house has a basement, this becomes the main concern, due to the basement’s below-ground level and its proximity to the aquifer/groundwater A reliable and dry basement can expand the living area of your …
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Today, we’re going to learn everything about wood construction. Wood has been one of the oldest building materials used in constructions since the Neolithic Age. Nowadays, it is still one of the most popular, being used in 90% of the constructions in the United States. The good news is that, with the advances in engineering, …
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Steel framing has been used in construction for many years, since the 20th century. It was mostly used in train stations, and after that, it was popularized in churches and other buildings as well. Currently, it is utilized in large constructions like agricultural buildings and warehouses, but also in offices, schools, public buildings, and some …
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Interior trim is a powerful tool to give your house a special touch that everybody is going to notice but may not know exactly what it is. Trim can be used in many places in your house: windows, doors, ceiling, baseboards, chair rail, crown molding, and even on walls as a decorative detail. Adding trim …
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Choosing the right siding for your home is one of the factors that will make a huge difference when it comes to maintenance costs. When you build or update the siding, you add value to the property, which is one of the best ways to protect your house from the wear of time. Above all, …
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Watching your home go from the paper and take shape is very exciting in the construction process, feeling your dream becoming true. The framing phase is really important, because it is the base of the project. If it is not put together correctly, you can have some issues, like the floor can squeak when you …
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Choosing the right floor for each part of the house makes a huge difference when you are building, not just to look good but for the functionalities of the spaces. Different types of materials for flooring are used in specific rooms. For example, tiles are best for kitchens and bathrooms, but stained wood would be …
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Making the decision to buy a new home is always a long process. First, you have to think if you want a new construction home or one already built, and this is not an easy step. Maybe you will have to visit a number of houses before deciding to construct yours. To help you figure …
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