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Seeking Basement Contractor Referral

G.G. asks from Minneapolis

We would like to finish our basement but don't know which contractors to ask, or who to trust to do a good job. Can anyone recommend someone who was really good doin...

5

Built-in Bookshelves--know Anyone Who Can Build Them?

K.T. asks from Chicago

Hello Mamas, Can anyone recommend a company and/or an individual who can design and build a wall of built in bookshelves? We just moved into our house and we are *de...

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What Do I Have to Do Regarding Water Leaks in the Basement?

M.C. asks from Detroit

Due to all the rain, I have water in my basement. It is not flooded, just leaks, but I am panicking about mold. Although I haven't seen mold, I know that I need to ...

9

Seeking Carpenter/Contractor for House Projects!

J.F. asks from Chicago

Hi, we live in Carpentersville and are looking for someone to build archways/doorways/walls between some of our open rooms We'd like to find someone we can have a lo...

7

Seeking Basement Builder

K.S. asks from Detroit

We are finally looking to hire a company to finish our basement. We aren't sure - drywall or basement system? Did you hire a separate person to design the basement? A...

13

Yikes, Got the Heebee Jeebees, Creepy Feeling

L.B. asks from Biloxi

So I am normally fine with being the head of household, single parent, living alone thing. I have been doing it for ages. But, I have the creepies tonight. Seeing s...

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How Old Were Your Kids When They Moved to the Basement?

J.N. asks from Denver

We are expecting our 3rd child. We have only two bedrooms upstairs so I am trying to figure out bedrooms... Our other children are 2 and 4 (they will be 3 and 5 when ...

5

Radon Mediation - Help! Alarmingly High...

N.P. asks from Chicago

A neighbor was selling her home and during inspection it came up that her radon level was 10+ (it should be 4 or less). It has prompted many of us in our subdivision...

9

Musty Smell in Basement

E.N. asks from Chicago

My husband and I have just moved into a major fixer-upper. I have never lived in a home with a basement before, and while this isn't a full basement, the sub-level i...

18

Colonial Vs. Ranch

L.G. asks from Detroit

We are house hunting, and have two houses in mind. One is a ranch, one is a colonial. Currently, we live in a one level condo. I have some reservations about a col...

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  • shop vac in 2 answers "If it's a small amount, use a shop vac and then buy a dehumidifier."