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I just bought a new home in NC and will be finishing the basement. I emailed the builder to ask if there is a perimeter drain. If not, I heard that you can use some sort of epoxy sealant to seal the block walls and floor before insulating and finishing it to keep out moisture. Has anyone done...

Yeah, I did a little more research and I think you're right. Thanks for the advice.

Only have a few acres to cut unless I were to buy wood. The only option he would give us for this price building was gas log or electric.

I'm hearing that baseboard is an expensive option when it comes to the montly bill. If propane is just as expensive then I'd just go with baseboard because it's easier. I also don't want to have moisture and carbon monoxide issues either. I'm originally from upstate NY so I'm fine with the...

We recently built a house in the mountains of Western North Carolina. We decided last minute to finish the basement and make it my office and master bedroom. Heating is the issue I'm running into now. I was originally going to put baseboard electric in my office, the bathroom and bedroom...