Spring is the perfect time to tackle those DIY projects you’ve been putting off. If updating your basement into a fresh and usable space is on your list, check out these ideas from contractor and HGTV host Bryan Baeumler: Add quality subflooring. When renovating your basement, prioritize the projects that will have the biggest impact on the space, and your energy bills. Not just an option but a necessity, subflooring protects against mould and mildew production while making... [read more]

Chances are that your furnace has the capacity to heat your basement and the above-ground levels of your home. So why are so many finished basements cold in winter? Lack of cold air return ducting is often the culprit. For any furnace to deliver warm air to a given room, the cool air that's already there needs to get out of the way. Unfortunately, cold air return ducts are often forgotten when basements are finished. To function properly, they need to draw air from the... [read more]