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Stories Tagged - Basement
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Feb. 22, 2021 | Shameer Gaidhar
From the ground up: the importance of a structurally sound foundation
The foundation of a home is the basis of the entire structure. Just like a strong foundation can make a happy relationship, a strong foundation beneath your home will keep it standing strong for many years.
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Feb. 25, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Plumbing the depths of history: why some old homes have a random basement toilet
Old homes are often full of outdated features that seem bizarre in a modern context but served an important purpose at the time of construction. With some of these quirks – such as milk doors, dumbwaiters and boot scrapers – the utility is obvious. With others... well, not so much.
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Oct. 10, 2019 | Josh Skapin
Double duty: Basement renovations increase living space and resale value
Renovated basements offer the dual benefit of extending a home's usable square footage and bolstering its resale value.
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Oct. 10, 2019 | Jim Zang
Making the grade: Foundation inspection is an important part of the pre-purchase process
When you're buying a new home, the last thing you need is to inherit someone else's problems. Even if you've done a walkthrough and taken a close look at plumbing fixtures, paint and ceilings, the potential for disaster might be lurking just beneath the surface – literally.
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July 17, 2019 | Kirby Cox
SPONSORED: Spotting quality in your new home
Finding a home you know you can live with can be difficult.Whether it's a brand-new house from a builder or a resale home, there are a number of things you should look for.
