You can bring light, air, and a view into your basement with egress windows, but the most important aspect of basement egress windows is the safety they provide. They are big enough to let you out or ...

This detailed guide shows how to replace a basement window set in concrete, from demolition to installation. The process ...

Whether dealing with rotted wood, leaky frames, or outdated glass, this basement window replacement covers every stage of the process. The project also demonstrates how to properly measure, seal, and ...

A hard rain a few weeks ago exposed a weakness in our basement waterproofing system, just the third time this has happened since we had the house built in 1992. One entire end of the basement flooded, ...

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