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Air Quality

Before beginning any conversion of basement space into living space, check the basement for leaks or other signs of moisture problems.

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Beams & Girders

By definition, a girder is a principal beam extending form wall to wall of a building, affording support for the joists or floor beams where the distance is too great for a single span.

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Ceiling Tile

The vast majority of ceiling tiles are designed with a tongue and grove and are made of fire resistant fiberboard.  They are available in 12 inch by 12 inch and 12 inch by 24 inch units.

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Cracks In Concrete Wall - Repair

Repairing a crack in a concrete wall, providing they are non-structural, is not a difficult project and most home handymen should be more than able to accomplish the repairs.

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Electrical Wiring

If you are planning on adding an addition to your home consider the electrical service before you start construction.

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Insulation

Adding insulation to a wall is one of the wisest home improvements that you can undertake.  Insulation not only provides a return on the investment but makes your home much more comfortable for your family and reduces drafts and illness.

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Mold & Moisture

Detailed information on the causes of mold and moisture and how to solve the problems.

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Paneling        Paneling Installation

Paneling has come along way since it was first introduced in the early 60's.  Where paneling was once considered to be the inexpensive way to finish walls in a basement, recent improvements in quality and additions to design have made paneling available in high quality hardwoods.

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Positioning Receptacles & Switches

If you are adding an addition, finishing a basement or performing any major remodel that involves the addition of receptacles and / or switches you should consider their height and location.

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Receptacle Positions In Living Areas

The National Electrical Code (NEC) provides maximum distances from walls and other obstructions and between individual receptacles.  This is called the 6 / 12 rule.

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Remodeling

Finishing basement space is one way to add living expense relatively economically.  The box structure of floor, walls, and ceiling is already in place; all you have to do is add the finishes.

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Stairs

How to build a straight and "L" shaped staircase.  Includes calculations and free downloadable calculator.

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Stud Walls

The proper method of stud wall construction to hang drywall, sheetrock or paneling.

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Sub-Panel Installation

An electrical sub-panel provides you with additional electrical circuits.  It does not change the amount of power available to the home.

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Suspended Ceiling

Suspended ceilings, using a metal lattice or grid and acoustical ceiling tiles are one of the easiest ceilings to install.

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Water Seepage

Before you can decide on what remediation projects are necessary to correct the water seepage problem you must first determine where the water is actually entering your basement and the root cause.

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