When a homeowner calls me about a damp basement, musty smells, or signs of water seepage, I know one thing: the visible signs are just the tip of the iceberg. Over the past 40+ years inspecting basements across Maryland, I’ve… Read More
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Why Your Basement Smells “Earthy” — My Rule for Diagnosing Moisture Sources
This article is brought to you by AskBobCarr.com — Maryland’s go-to source for drainage fixes, moisture control, and honest advice from Bob Carr and the team at TLC Incorporated. There’s nothing quite like walking into your basement and catching that… Read More
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7-Step Checklist for Preventing Basement Leaks
Do you have a problem with water leaks in your basement? If so, you’re certainly not alone; it’s a fairly common problem. But it doesn’t have to be a problem. There are several steps you can take to eliminate the… Read More
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Basement Remodel Offers Perfect Solution to Cramped, Growing Family
Have you ever even idly considered the possibility of having your basement remodeled? If so, I think you’ll be interested in a story I came across about another family that was interested in a basement remodel. That family is the… Read More
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How About Using Your Remodeled Basement to Double-Up On Appliances?
We spend a lot of time discussing the many advantages offered by basement renovations. But more often than not, we’re focusing upon one of the more common uses of a remodeled basement – the ways that most of our customers… Read More
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Soundproofing Tips for Remodeled Basements
Most basements, by definition, are big holes in the ground. And that means that a common feature among basements is that they are typically surrounded on all sides by solid earth. That’s a good thing. That solid wall of earth… Read More
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A wonderfully intoxicating use for renovated basements
There was an article recently in the Washington Post that I found quite interesting. You might have seen it. It was about a couple that moved into a brand new home in the DC area. When they moved into their… Read More
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2015 Poised to be Record Breaking Year for Home Renovation Projects
Is the recession over? There are still some mixed signals, but overall, economic indicators signify that the worst is behind us. The housing market is recovering too, though a return to pre-crash levels is expected to take a while. But… Read More
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Dreaming of a Home Theater? You’ll Have Lots of Seating Options.
Home theater systems have become wildly popular. And the most popular place to install a home theater? A renovated basement, of course. That only makes sense. After all, a basement is naturally likely to offer many of the qualities desirable… Read More
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Is It Time For Your Basement To Join the 21st Century?
Are you living in an older home? I guess the answer to that question depends upon your definition of “older.” But for this discussion, let’s say that your home is really older – as in several decades old, at least…. Read More