For questions generally relating to habitable spaces in a home below ground level, and to foundation types that include a space of this type.
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Is insulating an unfinished basement worth it? If so, how should I go about it?
I have an unfinished, well waterproofed basement with cinderblock walls and a concrete floor. All but the top 6 inches / 15 cm or so is underground.
Would it be worth insulating the walls down there? ...
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Sump Pump Recommendations
I have an outdoor sump pit in front of my basement door to prevent water coming in during strong rain storms. In the pit is a 5 gallon bucket with a 1/4 hp automatic pump.
Here's more information on ...
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There is water in my basement and the outdoor sump pump failed. What am I doing wrong?
My house has water problems with the basement. Here's what the entrance to my basement looks like. When I get a really heavy rain storm, water manages to rise up and start seeping in under the door. ...
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Is basement smell caused by oil boiler?
Although dry and not moldy, my 130-year-old basement has a distinct basement smell that bothers my wife. I am trying to determine its source. We have steam heat. In the summer, the boiler is only ...
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How do I build a basement that does not leak when I have a high water level?
How do I insure a basement will not leak when the site has a high water level?
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How do I install a new, non load bearing wall in my basement?
I'm looking to finish my basement and simply want to wall off the concrete blocks that make up the wall. I want to insulate it as well so that it becomes a usable family room when I'm done. How do I ...
