Vinyl Plank Flooring Recommendation?

I'm renovating my basement and was considering a vinyl plank flooring to cover the concrete slab. While my basement is primarily dry, I'm certain ...

1 day by zooba72

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basement windows low to the ground

I'm in the process of redoing my backyard (30x40) and this is a one opportunity for me to regrade the soil so water drains away from my house even ...

1 day by BV001146

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Hole in basement wall where pipe passes through is leaking.

I have a copper water pipe water supply to the house which enters through the basement wall. The problem is that groundwater comes leaking through ...

3 days by BV001132

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Basement wall leaking where copper water supply pipe passes through wall.

I have a leak in the basement wall where the copper water supply pipe passes through the wall. The pipe is not leaking, but ground water leaks in d...

3 days by BV000193

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Basement Waterproofing

If you have water coming from your basement wall(s) and/or coming from what is called the'isolation joint' which is where the bottom of bsmt wall ...

4 days by BV001128

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basement leaking at top of concrete

We bought a 30+ year old home about a year ago. At the time of purchase there was some rotted boards where the frame of the house meets the poured...

5 days by Dave A

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Using the Best for Exterior Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, a Garden Sprinkler System or the Install of an Irrigation System

If you have decided that you would like to have exterior low voltage landscape lighting or a garden sprinkler system installed in your home or busi...

6 days by BV001109

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Type of drain system-PVC pipe or "Hydraway" (and abestos question)

Hi everyone--- Just found this site this evening. I am deciding on a drain tile system and I learned of a "hydraway" system which is a flexible fa...

6 days by BV001109

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Moisture Barrier Under Shed

I'm purchasing a pre-fabricated vinyl-sided wood frame storage shed that is constructed on 4 x 4 P.T. skids. I plan on putting down a 3-4 inch bas...

7 days by BV001095

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Fix Bowing Walls or Lay New Block

Hi there - new here, with a serious bowing foundation wall. I've lived with this wall for 7 years now, and when I noticed (for the first time) mice...

7 days by BV001094

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refinishing basement after water damage

Due to a flood in the basement, about 1 foot of dry way was cut out around the perimeter of the basement (along with the carpet and baseboards). G...

12 days by BV001041

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framing off by 1/8"

while framing my basement i keep running into problems where because of either irregularities of the wall or floor or very slightly warped 2x4s my ...

18 days by tyrrell

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Bentonite / HdroClay WaterProofing

Have a corner in the basement where seepage occurs during the spring and heavy rain. Landscaping / downspouts look good. An old draintile system ...

18 days by BV000998

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obsolete well pump and holding tank in basement

The house is 160 yrs old and has a well pump and tall galvanized tank in the basement. We have public water and would like to remove it. Who does t...

24 days by BV000945

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basement insulating

I have rubber wall and thin foamboard on my exterior basement walls that are below ground. I will have a small house dehumdier installed in the bas...

28 days by BV000921

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Flitch plates (don't know where to post)

Hi all: Not knowing where to post this, I am posting it here as well. Was wondering if any of you have had experience with fli...

about 7 hours by Rhyloalia

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Finding the right people for basement dig

I have an unfinished 900 sqft walk out basement that I am considering excavating to gain additional height. I know this is not a DIY job at all, an...

about 1 month by BV000879

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