The townhome that I’m renovating has a basement that is below one-half of the main level. The rest of the main level, including the kitchen, is on a concrete slab. I’m converting the living spaces into a large great room, and I have to remove the kitchen...
There always seems to be surprises when I work on a project. When I had the water turned on to the townhouse that I purchased I checked around and everything seemed nice a dry. However, when I opened an outside spigot I discovered that the line to that faucet had...
When I purchased my current project my thought was to completely remodel the townhome. This meant removing the entire interior down to the studs. During this process I discovered several things that made me glad that I made this decision. Doors, Windows, and other...
Many homes with basements have at least one sump pump. These devices pump water from the home’s drain tiles to the outside. If you have lived in a home with a sump pump for any length of time you probably have had a pump failure. The most common type of failure...
I’m always amused by home DIY shows that suggest that the process of demolition is fun and easy. It is neither. It is a systematic process that is both messy and potentially dangerous. I have spent the last week demolishing the interior of the townhouse that I...
