How To
Is a Finished Basement Worth the Investment?
Finishing a basement adds livable space, but for contractors, maximizing value means careful planning, code compliance, and clear communication about future use and safety requirements.
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Basement
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BUILDER
House Plan of the Week: Modern Walkout Basement
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On the Job
Replacing a House Foundation
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BUILDER
House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects
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How To
JLC Field Guide: Drains
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Structural Repair
Reinforcing a Foundation with Structural Strapping
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Backfill
Mission Creep
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Products/Tools
Multi-Application Drain Pump
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ON THE JOB
Pinning Column Footings to Broken Ledge
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How To
Controlling Condensation in an Insulated Basement
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How To
Getting Basements Right
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How To
Rebuilding a Basement Bulkhead Entry
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How To
A Remodeler’s Guide to Basement Egress
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Products/Tools
Glass-Faced Gypsum Panel
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Tools
Video: How to Finish a Basement
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Projects
Rebuilding a Flooded House
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Remodeling
Proving Egress is Critical For Homeowners Who Are Finishing Their Basements
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Remodeling
Développé-ing the Design of a In-Home Dance Studio
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Remodeling
This Remodeled Basement Is the Life of the Party
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Remodeling
Five Laundry Room Remodel Must-Haves
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How To
Replacing Basement Windows
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Products/Tools
Electronic Flood Sensor
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How To
Leaky Basement Windows
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How To
Code Requirements for Basement Windows and Doors
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How To
A Basement Floor Without Concrete
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How To
A New Door For An Old Basement
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How We Built It
Bottle Service
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You Built It
Sun-Splashed Basement Provides an Airy Escape
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How To
A Flush-Framed Floor to Maximize Space
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Troubleshooting
Planning Ahead for Combustion Air
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Q&A
Panned Bays
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Products/Tools
10 New Products Coming to the Remodeling Show
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Q&A
Treat or Replace Pet-Stained Subfloor?
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Trobleshooting
Troubleshooting: Water Heater in a Crawlspace
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Q&A
Retrofitting a Basement Door in a Cold Climate
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Business
Financing–It’s Back
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On the Job
Basement Stairs Transplant
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Energy
Retrofit Exterior Foundation Insulation
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Remodeling
Multipurpose Mudroom
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Business
Monthly Giveaways Promote Company’s Range of Services
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Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Staircase as Artwork: Creative Rethinking of a Basement Entry
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Remodeling Design Awards 2013
Handsome Wine Cellar Offers More Than Just Wine Storage
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Business
Illinois Remodeler Wins Fred Case Entrepreneurship Award
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David Frane's Blog
The Most Unusual Work Light You’ll Never Own
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Remodeling
History Lesson: Keep It Simple When It Comes to Design Principles
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Remodeling
Jersey Shore Remodeler Todd Miller Faces the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
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Products/Tools
Tough Topcoat: Bilco Basement Door Powder Coating
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Remodeling
Under-Stair Storage: Design Tips to Make the Most of this Underutilized Space
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spotlight: drywall accessories
Two New Finishing Solutions: Trim-Tex Offers New Corner Bead and Caulk Channel Tear Away
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Remodeling
Digging It: Basement Remodel
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Business
AT YOUR SERVICE: Floor Show
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Remodeling
Material Matters: When Clients Order Products for the Project
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Remodeling
Clean, Minimal Basement Remodel
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Source: HOUZZ
Stair Flair: Staircases Unlike Any Other
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Source: EXTREME TECH
Microsoft Suggests Heating Your Home with Data Furnaces
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Source: FINE HOMEBUILDING
Bill Rose on Crawlspaces: A Bad Idea, Should be Illegal
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Remodeling
Rack Rooms: Wine Cellar Design Tips
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Products/Tools
Code Check
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Remodeling
Adding Muscle: This Project May Look Small and Unassuming, but It Packs a High-Performance Punch
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Remodeling
Open Up: Bringing New Life to a Dowdy Basement
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Remodeling
Know Your Lines: Building a Thorough Estimate
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Business
Build Brand
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Source: Green Building Advisor
Whatís the Best Way of Dealing With a Leaky Crawlspace?
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How To
Permanent Wood Foundations
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How To
Reusing Old Barnboard in a New Home
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Business
Banking on Work: Working on Foreclosed Homes
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Source: Green Building Advisor
Building an Unvented Crawlspace
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Products/Tools
Low-Profile Perimeter Drain
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Before + After
Out of the Darkness: Transforming a Dark Basement Into a Light, Open Living Space
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Source: Building Science.com
Building Science Insights: Basement Insulation in Cold Climates
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Remodeling
Sexy Facts about Basement Windows: Whatís a psychrometric chart and why do I care??
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Products/Tools
Tjernlund Products XChanger 90 CFM Basement Fans
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Remodeling
Merit Award, Basements Over $100,000: Take Away
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Products
Rain Screen for Basements
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Business
Bigger Sales, Just a Click Away: Online Cost Estimator
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How To
A New Interior for an Antique House
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2010 Remodeling 550
Remodeling 550: Replacement Contractors
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Q&A
Insulating and Finishing an Existing Basement Wall
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Products/Tools
Products
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Products/Tools
Bilco Steel Bulkhead
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Products
ClamDoor Basement Door
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Remodeling
See the Potential
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How To
Letters
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Products/Tools
Develop Your Social Media Strategy
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How To
Letters
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How To
Lowering a Basement Floor
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Remodeling
Fit and Finish
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Business
Product Extra: New and Notable
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How To
Letters
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Products/Tools
Products
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How To
Drying a Stone Cellar
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Business
Boosting Revenue With Change Orders
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Deck Builder
EYE FOR DESIGN: Engineering a Winch-Powered Hatch
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How To
Building a Cantilevered Stair
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How To
Letters
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Projects
Working With Paperless Drywall
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Remodeling
Man Spaces Make a Good Marketing Niche
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Remodeling
Nesting, Energy Savings, and Upgrading Existing Spaces Among Consumer Trends for 2009
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Products/Tools
New Products for Remodelers From Bosch, HomeCrest Cabinetry, Atlantic Premium Shutters, and 2BenchSolutions.
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Remodeling
Basement Design Ideas
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Q&A
Are Windows Required in Basements?
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Remodeling
Design/Build: “Basement Makeover”
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Remodeling
Modernist Makeover With International Flair
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How To
Letters
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Products/Tools
Kitchen & Bath
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Remodeling
Vacation Home Remodel
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How To
Adding Under
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Products/Tools
Products
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Remodeling Classics
Engineering the Customer Experience, Part 1: The Sales Process
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Products/Tools
Ranch remodel reclaims open space
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Field Notes
Earn thousands more by selling small remodeling jobs
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Products/Tools
Packaged Deal
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Products/Tools
Inner Space
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Products/Tools
Upgrading an Orlando cottage
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How To
Laying a Flagstone Terrace
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Q&A
Stopping Condensation Behind Knee Walls
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Business
Save Time With a Lead Sheet
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How To
Letters
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Business
Brand Spanking New
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Tools
Rent the Big Stuff
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How To
On the Job: A Weathertight Basement Door
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Bottom Line
Advertising typical remodeling costs
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Q&A
Does Drenched Insulation Dry Out
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How To
Installing a ScapeWel
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How To
Prepping a Basement Slab For Finish Flooring
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Remodeling
Be careful with sweepstakes
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Before After
Urban Renewal
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How To
Letters
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How To
Soundings
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Cost vs Value
Project Descriptions
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Remodeling
Giving It Away
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Products/Tools
Products
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Business
Call and Response
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How To
Letters
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Business
I Object!
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Business
First Impressions 3
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Jonathan Ward
Price Points
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Business
In the News
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How To
Foolproof Cure for Wet Basements
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Backfill
Stare-Worthy Handrail
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How To
Drywall Art
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Products/Tools
Returning a neglected Mediterranean-style home to its former splendor
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Q&A
Fixing a Bowed Basement Wall
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A Remodeling Classic
Adapt to Change or Get Left Behind
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Q&A
Will Carpet Stifle a Radiant Slab?
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How To
Job Log: Adding a Walkout Basement
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Backfill
Scrap vs. Itch
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Remodeling
Profile: Ken Moeslein
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How To
Backfill
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Projects
Letters
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Business
Basic Scheduling for Increased Efficiency
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Legal
How Bidding Errors Affect the Contract
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Products/Tools
Products
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Q&A
Insulating Basement Walls
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Products/Tools
Products
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Remodeling
Giant Steps
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Remodeling
Remodelers Find Success With Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems and ABC Seamless Siding Franchises
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Products/Tools
Master a Disaster
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Business
What A Trip
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Products/Tools
Cost vs. Value 2003 – Basement Remodel
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Business
A Walk-Out Basement Becomes A Rec Room
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Products/Tools
Face Off: Should you use specialized or cross-trained field employees?
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Backfill
Catch a Falling Star
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How To
Letters
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Q&A
Should Floor Trusses Be Attached to Walls Below?
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Products/Tools
Soil condition causes foundation wall to crack during excavation
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