Should You Refinish Your Basement?

Jenn Greenleaf | February 9, 2010

Are you trying to figure out if you should refinish your basement or not?  There are a number of benefits and advantages to refinishing your basement: The space is already enclosed Refinishing is less expensive than new construction It’s easy to hook into existing utilities Most homeowners’ posses the basic skills to refinish Before beginning, [...]

Basement Flooring Options

Jenn Greenleaf | September 1, 2009

For those interested in remodeling their basements, choosing what type of flooring can be tricky.  You want to ensure moisture does not damage the floor should a flood occur, but you also want something that is esthetically appealing.  Here are some options to consider: Linoleum or vinyl: there are a slew of options available now [...]

How to Choose a Sump Pump

Jenn Greenleaf | March 9, 2009

I know the importance of a good pump from first-hand experience, unfortunately.  Choosing one is completely dependant on a few factors: Do you want to use a pedestal pump? (last 25 to 30 years) Do you want to use a submersible pump? (last 5 to 15 years) How much do you have in your budget [...]

Battle Basement Blues

Jenn Greenleaf | October 8, 2008

Basements are quickly becoming additional living space opportunities, rather than the storage dumps of yester-year.  For those interested in tackling home improvement projects in their basements, the first question tends to be: Where do I begin? Yes, it can be overwhelming to space plan such a large project.  Don’t worry, it isn’t impossible!  Start by [...]