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Oh yeah, that is right on the money
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Basement remodeling. It's really a popular project here in a lot of Tri-state homes, and I'll tell you why you can get a lot of extra space out of a basement
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But before you start the project or early on, you can make a couple of mistakes that can really cause your headaches
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Here's what you need to do when you first start the project. Look where the floor meets the wall
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If there's a crack, I want you to caulk it. And I'll tell you why. Some houses in the Tri-State area have radon problems, and radon is a gas that can escape through that crack
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This will help stop those radon leaks. Number two, when you get ready to lay out the walls, make sure that you allow about a three-quarter-inch or a one-inch space between the wall and the foundation wall
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Why is that? The foundation walls are often out of square and they're out of plumb
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And if you build your wall square and plumb, the back of your wood wall is going to bump up against the foundation
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foundation wall, that's going to cause a big problem. Finally, when you get ready to lay out your walls
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if you have places where the vertical wall studs are falling directly underneath the floor joists
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make sure that the studs are lined up perfectly with the floor joists
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It's going to make things a lot easier for any heating people, plumbers, or electricians when they go to run their wires
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pipes, and ducks. OK, these are just a few tips to help your basement
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remodeling job turn out like a pro. Remember, safety first and keep things plumb, level, and square
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