An interior or exterior French drain might be the extra step your basement requires in order to prevent water damage. The solution may be a simple, do-it-yourself project or entail the opinion of an experienced contractor.
Waterproofing a basement can prevent structural damage, improve air quality, lower utility bills and make a finished basement a possibility. Learn how common water problems occur, how to fix them and how much you might expect to pay for remedies such as sealing, foundation repair and regrading your landscape.
Rafael and Court redesign their unfinished basement to become a living room, workspace and guest bedroom. They decide to use color instead of walls to separate the three spaces and make things feel bigger and more open.
If the columns in your home are all function and no style, then dress them up. Learn how to install a simple wood wrap to turn boring columns into cool architectural features.
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