burying the downspout can help. This is a simple system that can be installed in a few hours. The installer will dig a hole for the device, attach it to the end of your downspout to extend it, and sink the end into the hole. It keeps the water away from your foundation more effecti...
There’s even a drain line running to a utility sink in a different part of the basement for easy cleaning. This seems like a bit of an upgrade when compared to the coffee pot fish bowl. [via Reddit] Posted in home hacksTagged aquarium, basement, fish tank ...
Window well drain: A drain, similar to a kitchen sink drain, which channels window well water towards the weeping tile and its surrounding gravel layer. Awindow well drainprevents water from entering a basement from around the window frame or through the window itself....
✔️ Hoses and pumps: Some large-capacity dehumidifiers come equipped with a hose connection (pictured) so you don't have to empty the machine regularly. A pump can send water to a sink or other place to siphon off, and many can move the water up to 15 feet. ✔️ Features: ...
✔️ Hoses and pumps: Some large-capacity dehumidifiers come equipped with a hose connection (pictured) so you don't have to empty the machine regularly. A pump can send water to a sink or other place to siphon off, and many can move the water up to 15 feet. ✔️ Features: ...
The house was built in 1961, and I think that cabinet with the sink in it was original. When I tore it apart, I found a nice assortment of lost trinkets. As you see below, it included a razor blade, poker chips, a mahjong tile, a bazooka shooting little green army man, and few ...
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My radiant floor guy is telling me to insulate the outside of the concrete so the concrete walls will act as a heat sink. Have you heard of this. Reply Todd No…and frankly it doesn’t make sense. Typically we want a thermal break between the slab and walls so we’re not “...
I also need to run an 1-1/2 ” pvc drain line running through these wall studs for my sink drain. What Are your thoughts. Reply Todd Fratzel Fred – That will work fine. Also, many times you can get a close rough-in toilet that would buy you another inch or so. Either approach...
Its nearly five feet of hose allows continuous drainage—perfect for bathrooms with a sink or shower drain at the ready—and the 64-ounce water tank is easy to detach when it’s time to clean or empty out. If you plan on using the tank, this device illuminates the water red to alert...