sump pump in the crawlspace
We are in the process of buying a home. The home inspector gave the home a thumbs up but recommended a sump pump in the crawl space because of evi...
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over 4 years by tangelo123
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Finishing Basement: Floor vs Wall
If I want to finish my basement, where should I start first? Tiling the floor or Drywall the wall?
over 4 years by KingVolcano
1
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moving basement bath rough-in
My husband and I are in the process of planning the finishing of our basement. This is a newer home. The builder put in a bath rough-in in the base...
over 4 years by Mateko
2
answers972
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Basement Stub
We have a 1970's ranch in SE Michigan. About 3' to 4' to the right of our laundry tub is a stub up about 4" in diameter. My question is what is thi...
over 4 years by chrisandteri
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need baseboard solution for...
...our basement, which has a french drain with that black 'snow fence' looking plastic that goes about 3 inches up the block walls. We just instal...
over 4 years by KingVolcano
3
answers1106
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white fluffy mold on bricks
In my basement, there is a white fluffy substance growing in the mortar between bricks of my fireplace that flakes off easily and comes back after ...
over 4 years by CyFree
2
answers1871
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creaking ceiling and walls
I have just purchased a brick one story home built in 1997. The living room has a vaulted ceiling. In this room the ceiling and walls constantly ...
over 4 years by JONINSACTO
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answers810
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Basement bath tub rough in by Builder
Hi, I was wondering if builders install p-traps for bath rough-ins in unfinished basements (whether it's the norm or if some builders skip it). ...
over 4 years by qlee72
2
answers1078
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BEWARE Basement Waterproofers
http://journals.aol.com/tomsmoneypit/tom-kraeutlers-home-improvement-/entries/2007/04/01/q--a-beware-basement-waterproofers/1495 Q) Problem w/...
over 4 years by LicensedWaterproofer
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answers565
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Sump pump back-up battery
I have had an Aquanot pedastel type battery backup sump pump for seven years. It works well except for extreme flooding rain when we have had to sc...
over 4 years by Junie6
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Basement Waterproofing
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-basement-remodel_chomes_0919sep19,0,6134261.story ....."be prepared to weed through an array of prop...
over 4 years by LicensedWaterproofer
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drylock basement floor - help!!!!
the old asbestos tiles in my basement have all been removed, and I have plugged the floor holes with Drylock. Now I want to paint the floor with Dr...
over 4 years by LindaCharmaine
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answers974
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removing a sump pump
there is a sump pump in my basement. It was installed only a few years ago- the floor was dug up, drain tiles laid, etc. only one wall and a partia...
almost 5 years by rockysmom2
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answers914
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sump pit continuosly filling with water
My husband and I recently bought a home in Greenwood, Indiana. We bought the home in February and the sump pit was bone dry. The first week in Ma...
almost 5 years by amiszler
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answers1053
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water in basement due to new housing development
This may be a legal question. Or it may be an engineering question. We bought a house 5 years ago with a finished basement without any water proble...
almost 5 years by amiszler
2
answers1060
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Overactive Sump Pump
Over the past few days I've noticed that my sump pump has been working more or less constantly. My basement office where I work from is located nex...
almost 5 years by CyFree
1
answers790
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Proper height for sump pump installation?
I have a question about the proper height for installing a sump pump in the crock. First let me give you some background info about my installatio...
almost 5 years by 6x6man
0
answers894
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Basement exterior access door
My husband and I would like to remove an old cellar door that provides basement access from the exterior of our home. Does anyone know if that's p...
almost 5 years by lcimijotti
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answers973
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Sump Pump in Crawlspace
Needing some information concerning sump pumps. We want to purchase a home that has disclosed they had a crawlspace sump pump installed about five ...
almost 5 years by CyFree
1
answers726
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is attic cooling my answer?
**First time post** I live in Phoenix, Arizona and we are all ready into the triple digit temps. I have a North facing 2 story home with a 3 ca...
almost 5 years by Garageshop
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answers985
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