What is the deal with this "basement-dweller" meme?
Sep 27, 2009 · A basement with a separate entrance, and possibly even cooking facilities, allows an offspring, whether adult or minor, the ability to live a somewhat independent life without having to …
Building a basement in an area w/a high water table
Nov 30, 2001 · I live in Savannah, GA and the area is situated on marshlands. This gives us a very high water table. Dig just a few feet and you’ll hit water. Basements are rare except in the downtown area …
Bob's Basement is no more - Cafe Society - Straight Dope
Dec 17, 2025 · Just heard that Bob Burns, collector of pretty much all Science Fiction and Horror props that ever existed just passed at 90. He was famous for “Bob’s Basement”, a museum in his home …
How do I run a water line through my basement wall?
Aug 6, 2012 · I needed a water spigot in my backyard. I didn’t want to dig down and drill through my concrete foundation wall and connect under the house (crawlspace instead of basement). Instead I …
Question about different "areas" in a home basement foundation
Mar 11, 2025 · A new house is being built near me. Right now, the foundation is poured. It will have a full basement - with 3 “escape” windows. When I look at the foundation, it is divided into 4 separate …
New circuit in unfinished basement: can I run NM along the beam?
Jul 14, 2015 · I want to run a circuit to the opposite side of an unfinished basement. The run would go perpendicular to the joists. Can I run NM along the upper side of a beam? If so, do I need to put it in …
Is the furnace in Home Alone based on a real furnace model?
Dec 30, 2022 · In Home Alone, a minor plot point involves Kevin overcoming his phobia of a fearsome-looking furnace in the basement of McCallister family home: The furnace resembles an old-style coal …
Map of Radon Zones in New York based on Environmental Protection …
Map of Radon Zones in New York based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data
Finished basements are becoming more popular, especially in large ...
Feb 26, 2021 · Andrey Kamenov, Ph.D. Probability and Statistics According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, the number of new houses with basements is declining across the …
How far down under my house can I legally dig? - Straight Dope
Nov 8, 2008 · Assuming that a) I own my house b) I don’t hit any water, sewage, or power lines and c) digging under my house won’t affect the structural integrity of my house or its foundation, how far …