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You hear us talking a lot about basements. How to waterproof them; how to prevent leaks; how to make them...

How dry weather inexplicably leads to a wet, unstable basement.

Here's how to get started

Poor insulation? You're throwing money out the window.

Ever played the thermostat merry-go-round with family members? You know, when the people downstairs get cold, so they turn...

All sump pumps are not created equal.

It's a bigger problem than you think.

Make your home something to treasure for generations to come.

No, seriously, what is that smell?

...and what you can do

Inside and Out

Our fur babies love getting into everything—they’re either under our couches, inside our fridges (yes, true story), or atop our...

Below grade work requires above average knowledge.

It doesn't have to be a dungeon.

How it happens and what it means for your home.

The bad side of lakefront property

Keep your walls in tip top shape.

How to tell what's happening without going down there.

Whether you want to sell or just want the option, here's what you can do.

How you get from a crack to a cave-in.

A roundup of bad advice from the DIY blogs