From: On The Level
Forgive the promotional video, but this is one of those products I
caught wind of at the IBS 2010 and had to write about. I don't know
too many people who would prefer an unfinished basement to a
finished one, but it's one of those projects that can be hard to
get off the ground. I know it never did for my parents' basement
(although it didn't stop us kids from using it daily). The framing,
insulating, drywall, ceilings--it can be a daunting project, for
sure. QuikStix ...
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