The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Proper drain tile installation will keep your basement dry

DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Installing subway ceramic tile

I have been installing stunning green subway tile the past two weekends in my son’s new basement bathroom. Subway tile is rectangular in shape. The grout joints between each tile have the same ...
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Basement ceiling tiles that blend style and function

Why they matter: Ceiling tiles conceal utilities, improve acoustics, and enhance the look of basement spaces without costly renovations. What to choose: Suspended systems offer easy maintenance access ...
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Ask the Builder: Installing subway ceramic tile. What you should know.

I have been installing stunning green subway tile the past two weekends in my son’s new basement bathroom. Subway tile is rectangular in shape. The grout joints between each tile have the same ...