• What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You,KCM Crew

    What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

    You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, and they’re hoping something like that never happens again. Bu

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  • How to Install a French Drain, Step by Step,Maya Torres

    How to Install a French Drain, Step by Step

    Quick answer: A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects groundwater and moves it away from your house. To install one: dig a trench with a 1% slope (1 inch of drop per 8–10 feet), line it with filter fabric, add gravel, lay perforated pipe holes-down, cover with m

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  • Finishing a Basement: What You Need to Know First,Maya Torres

    Finishing a Basement: What You Need to Know First

    A finished basement can add real living space at half the cost per square foot of an addition. It can also become a moldy money pit if you skip the unglamorous first steps. Here’s what to know before the drywall goes up. Water Comes First — Always Run a hose against the foundation for an hour and wa

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