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- by Megan Haskins
Kitchen Storage You Can’t Afford To Add Later
Add these storage options to your kitchen because once you miss them it’ll never be worth the cost to add them later. Here are 5 storage spots to consider. 1. Use the Space Around Your Vent Hood Depending on the...
- by Megan Haskins
3 Ways to Avoid a Sopping Wet Basement
A wet basement is usually a waterproofing problem outside the wall. Here’s what keeps it dry. 1. Waterproofing Membrane First, I'd make sure you understand the difference between damp-proofing and waterproofing. They're not the same thing. Many building codes only...
- by Megan Haskins
Your cabinet guy won’t tell you about these 5 upgrades…
Here are five kitchen upgrades I’d want to see before finalizing my cabinets. Heated Countertop Yep. You can heat your countertop. I’ve seen this done on kitchen islands using a heating system beneath the countertop, same setup as heated floors,...
- by Megan Haskins
Tile, Wallpaper, or Paneling? Here’s Your Options For A Vanity Wall.
It’s crazy how much one wall can change a bathroom. I shared the same vanity with different wall treatments and asked which one people would choose: tile, wallpaper, paneling, or keeping it simple. There were well over 200 responses, and...
- by Megan Haskins
5 Amazon Finds To Know Before You Build
There are some pretty clever construction products on Amazon that I'd want to know about before starting a new home build. Here are five worth checking out. 1. Attic Wire Organizers If you've ever been in an attic with electrical...
- by Megan Haskins
4 Decisions to Make Before You Epoxy Your Garage Floor
Here are four decisions you’re going to have to make before you coat your garage floor. 1. Coat the Garage Stem Wall You know that little concrete wall running around the perimeter of your garage? That's the stem wall. Your...
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