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Basement & Garage
September 28, 2012 | Friday
Planning Guide: Basement Remodeling
Basements offer a bonus for homeowners looking to increase living space. But unlike the rest of the house, these below-gra...
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JOE PROVEY
Basement & Garage
September 26, 2012 | Wednesday
From Wreck Room to Rec Room: Drying Out the Basement
One lesson I learned fast when I bought a house is that a homeowner’s number-one enemy is not the mortgage—it's the w...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Basement & Garage
August 24, 2012 | Friday
Product Showcase: Garage Doors
The garage door can play a major role in your home's overall curb appeal. Learn more about the types, styles, and options ...
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MACKENZIE MILLER
Basement & Garage
August 24, 2012 | Friday
Garage Doors 101
If you're shopping for a new garage door, style and material choices will be abundant, but which will meet your needs best?
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JOE PROVEY
Basement & Garage
August 20, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Basement Waterproofing
There’s no such thing as a waterproof basement. The key is to minimize the water that gets in and get it back out ag...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Basement & Garage
August 07, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Finishing a Basement
Finishing your basement is a great way to add space and value to your home. If you have enough ceiling height and you...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Basement & Garage
July 17, 2012 | Tuesday
Some Advice About Sump Pumps
There are a few rules to keep in mind about sump pumps. The first is that you’ll never have to buy one if you purchas...
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JOE PROVEY
Basement & Garage
July 16, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Garage Door Openers
Your garage door opener controls what is probably the largest moving object in your house. But it’s not actually the ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Basement & Garage
June 15, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Garage Storage Options
Installing a garage storage system can have the same effect as adding a room, and it’s a good way to increase your ho...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Basement & Garage
May 23, 2012 | Wednesday
Picking the Right Garage Door
From basic stock to custom designs, you have a range of options when it comes to choosing a garage door.
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DEB ALDEN
Basement & Garage
May 23, 2012 | Wednesday
Garage Door Openers 101
For decades, homeowners interested in automating their garage doors had three choices: chain-, belt- or screw-driven ...
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JOE PROVEY
Basement & Garage
May 21, 2012 | Monday
Create a Distinctive Driveway
Give this usually overlooked part of your home a facelift, because if you aren't ordinary, why should your driveway be?
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BOB VILA
Basement & Garage
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
Home Renovation: The Cellar and the Attic
When undertaking a renovation project, an examination of the out-of-sight, out-of-mind spaces may be useful.
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BOB VILA
Basement & Garage
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Dry a Wet Basement
Protect your possessions and home from mold, rot, and insects.
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MAUREEN BLANEY FLIETNER
Basement & Garage
April 12, 2012 | Thursday
Add an Entrance to Your Basement
Exterior access doors adds value and convenience to basements.
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BOB VILA
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