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The question I see is how to support a wall with nothing directly above. Add nailers short sections of 2x4 or 2x6 to bridge between joists one at each end and every 16-24” along the length of the wall …

I I have had a home with a partial basement and the basement was heated and cooled so the crawl space was isolated and not dehumidified. most homes not only in Ohio but in the US do not dehumidify air … If the space is encapsulated that will reduce the ground based humidity. the basement I had in Ohio had a real humidity issue until I epoxy sealed the floor after that a small unit worked fine and we could …

This is a simple one when exposed smaller gauge requires a backing board to be run perpendicular to the joists. There is a pretty picture exhibit 334.1 this is for crawl spaces and basements code give …

Sure you can use screws they would be stronger than nails. It’s a non weight bearing wall I have seen plenty toe nailed in place with 8 penny. Make sure to anchor the bottom plate and the top.

Self leveling cement is not the toughest stuff and it will probably chip out without much trouble. I would try smacking it with a punch, not hard enough to break the pipe if plastic but if plastic I w …

Dave since you have a sump the high ground water is controlled by that and usually foundation drains that feed the sump. The crack is allowing water that is from the surface to enter. As others sugges …

amount of time and check the glass, less condensation because of the limited temp differential (well the air in the fridge is dryer) but trying this experiment upstairs in a warm room and then in the basement …

In a rim joist it should be no problem but I would make it a tight fit, check the size of your outlet it may be 3” so the pipe will slide over it. I like the hole to be as small as possible I know the …

If there are individual dampers close them down as other have suggested but also block off part of the return air duct. these normally do not have dampers so a handy trick is to use plastic wrap , cli …

My first thought is it’s a floor drain until I notice it is close to the wall. This is a location for a clean out. Can you see standing water? If it is a clean out and not a floor drain it should not …

If possible to divert the water before it enters it takes less energy to have a comfortable basement in the winter (sump not having to pump all the water out of the house that came in to me that made sense …

As with any flooring the flatter and smother the base is the better the end result will be. I have had good luck with a heat gun and a putty knife. You do really want to remove the high spots for a go …

Drop ceilings are a special case. With small tiles I make a flange if it is rated for grid support. Most are not grid rated for larger tiles 2-4 and require standard tie wire (galvanized wire attached …

Large slabs usually have “crack lines” or expansion joints built into them. Expansion joints are just about always noticeable. Crack lines under carpet may be noticeable. In basements carpets are ofte …

Your #2 wire is large enough to be run without protection or a backer if running perpendicular to the joists in the basement ceiling. 250.64.B.3 requires wires smaller than #6 to be protected. … The basement ceiling is considered a safe location and the specific height is not given. 334.15 provides the examples of attachment as you have mentioned. …