Recent content by Mike Boley

Hello, I'm in the process of remodeling my house that was built in 1964. As I'm educating myself on different trades I have devoted that last several days to learn as much as I can about how I should update the plumbing. Previously the washing machine was drained into a 1.5" pipe that ran under...

I appreciate all of the advice! I'm still trying to sort out my options. I apologize but I have another plan that I would like to throw out there. Would it be OK to use 1.5" EPS on the walls and the floors? Here is what I would propose. On the walls, the R6 EPS with a studded wall on that with...

The basement has never taken on any large amount of water. Even with the issues that are now corrected. In a major rain event, it may have leaked half of a cup of water total. Mainly through 2 cracks that have been sealed. In addition to the other remedies taken. So far, since the work has been...

Hello, I have spent close to 20 hours reading through every thread on here that I could possibly find that relates to my situation. At the conclusion of that I have decided on what I think is the best solution to my situation. The zip code is 62341. I have a poured concrete foundation that is...