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1140 All You Need to Know About Basement Drains
Basement & Garage
All You Need to Know About Basement Drains
All You Need to Know About Basement Drains Keep your basement dry and everything in it free from water damage with just a few key drainage systems and strategies. Perhaps unsurprisingly, basements are
1136 The Dos and Don’ts of Waterproofing Basement Walls
Basement & Garage
The Dos and Don’ts of Waterproofing Basement Walls
The Dos and Don’ts of Waterproofing Basement Walls Troubleshoot the causes and find the solutions to wet basement walls – the sooner, the better, to maintain the integrity of your home. Because they’re
1132 Solved! What to Do When a Garage Door is Not Opening
Basement & Garage
Solved! What to Do When a Garage Door is Not Opening
Solved! What to Do When a Garage Door is Not Opening If your garage door isn’t opening to let your car out in the morning or back in at the end of the day, follow this troubleshooting guide to find
1125 Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls
Basement & Garage
Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls
Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls Find out what it takes to successfully “finish” a basement’s concrete walls to create a comfortable living space down below. With the cost of living space
1121 5 Great Ways to Heat a Garage in Winter
Basement & Garage
5 Great Ways to Heat a Garage in Winter
5 Great Ways to Heat a Garage in Winter Keep the garage warm this winter with these key heating and insulating measures, and you’ll have a comfortable space to work year-round. The typical garage
1111 10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting
Basement & Garage
10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting
10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting Whether you use it for parking your car, as a workshop, a storage hub, or all of the above, you need good lighting in your garage. Yet garages tend to be poorly
1102 Top Tips for Choosing a Rain Shower Head
Bathroom
Top Tips for Choosing a Rain Shower Head
Top Tips for Choosing a Rain Shower Head I hate my shower! Well, actually, it’s my shower head that I don’t like. Granted, it’s better than the standard fixture that most bathrooms come with, and
1098 Easy Bathroom Makeover
Bathroom
Easy Bathroom Makeover
Easy Bathroom Makeover When I first purchased my weekend house in Upstate New York, I knew that the bathroom would need to be remodeled. There were many things that I liked about the room, including the
1088 Fresh Powder (Room): The 12-Year Kitchen
Bathroom
Fresh Powder (Room): The 12-Year Kitchen
Fresh Powder (Room): The 12-Year Kitchen We can tell a lot about how previous generations lived by looking at the houses they built. For example, they clearly didn’t have as much “stuff” as we do,
1082 Kid-Friendly Bathroom Design
Bathroom
Kid-Friendly Bathroom Design
Kid-Friendly Bathroom Design When my husband and I lived in New York City with our two young girls, we had a single bathroom in our one-bedroom apartment. And it was small. If you’re a parent, you probably
1078 Fun with Plumbing: Creating a Personalized Shower Experience
Bathroom
Fun with Plumbing: Creating a Personalized Shower Experience
Fun with Plumbing: Creating a Personalized Shower Experience I must admit to a certain hedonistic streak when it comes to bathing, be it a long hot soak in the winter or a wonderfully cool and refreshing
1075 9 Designer Tips to Maximize Small Bathroom Design
Bathroom
9 Designer Tips to Maximize Small Bathroom Design
9 Designer Tips to Maximize Small Bathroom Design Small baths can live large when designed with care. Choosing the right materials, fixtures, and fittings is key, as is thoughtful spacing planning and
1070 The New Apron-Front Sinks
Bathroom
The New Apron-Front Sinks
The New Apron-Front Sinks YESTERDAY AND TODAY Apron-front sinks—also known as farmhouse sinks—can pose significant installation challenges. But as these farm sinks have grown in popularity, in part
1064 Top Tips for Adding Cabinets in the Bathroom
Bathroom
Top Tips for Adding Cabinets in the Bathroom
Top Tips for Adding Cabinets in the Bathroom WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS You’re stuck with a small bathroom. Well, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t fit in everything you need. Where square footage
1056 Bathroom Sinks That Rise Above the Rest
Bathroom
Bathroom Sinks That Rise Above the Rest
Bathroom Sinks That Rise Above the Rest Unlike standard bathroom sinks, vessel designs sit above the counter surface. Reminiscent of historical bedroom washstands that consisted of a wash basin and pitcher
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