Basement

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Drains

The drain-waste-vent (DWV) system is the first plumbing to be installed in a house. It includes the sewer lines, building drain lines, fixture traps and plumbing vents. More

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Sun-Splashed Basement Provides an Airy Escape

Sleek accents like frosted doors and a teak wall make this space a stylish hideaway More

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A Flush-Framed Floor to Maximize Space

How replacing a dropped beam and brick pier with steel beams and microlams helped... More

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Planning Ahead for Combustion Air

When tucking a fuel-burning appliance into a small utility room, provide... More

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Panned Bays

Is it OK to use a joist bay for a return-air plenum in an HVAC system? More

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10 New Products Coming to the Remodeling Show

Looking for something new for your next project? Look no further. More

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Treat or Replace Pet-Stained Subfloor?

Should subflooring that has been stained with dog urine be torn out and replaced before a new hardwood floor is installed? More

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2014 Grand Award Winner: Row House Basement

Architect Donald Lococo of Donald Lococo Architects (Washington, D.C.) and contractor Michael Myers of Cornerstone Renovation Management (Vienna, Va.) expanded the possibilities of this compact basement space to create a living area, kitchen, exercise room, and clever storage. More

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Troubleshooting: Water Heater in a Crawlspace

Vertical limitations and code requirements make it difficult to impossible to... More

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Retrofitting a Basement Door in a Cold Climate

If you want to cut out a doorway through a foundation, Steve Baczek has a strategy... More

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