Member Since May 15, 2008 , From Seymour CT, United States
"All truth goes through 3 stages: First it is ridiculed, Then it is violently opposed, Then it is accepted as self evident." - Schopenhauer Basement Systems
About CyFree:

Working mother of 3, who loves home improvement, home decor, DIY projects, arts and crafts, low brow art and vintage comics.

The kind of gal who is happier spending money at Home Depot than at Neiman Marcus. 


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Answered: Panting basement floor

The problem with basement floor paints is that, as you noticed, it can't withstand water pressure. In the basement it gets a bit trickier, because there is moisture from the ground consistently ...

Answered: Cracked and peeling paint

If it is peeling around the ceiling, my guess would be moisture infitration that is causing the paint to peel. Look for leaks on the roof, siding, plumbing. Check the insulation, the attic for ...

Answered: I have no storage in my kitchen as far as pots and ...

It all depends on how much room you have to add storage units and how much you plan to spend with that, but here are a few tips. 1- If you can't store, display it. Pots and pans for example, can be ...

Answered: Painting Fabric Covered Chairs

If the chairs are not treated with some stain proof product (many upholstered furniture nowadays is) you can use fabric paint, found in crafts stores. If the fabric is treated any paint you apply ...

Answered: Primer on top of paint - a mistake?

As I understand, there are two main reasons to use a primer. It will make the surface smoother, sometimes seal it to keep it from absorbing moisture and help the coats of paint adhere to it, thus ...

Answered: Decorating Dining Room Chairs for Christmas

Not sure where you can find them ready but if you are a bit crafty, you can purchase wired ribbons at an arts and crafts store, like Michael's or Jo Ann (or even the arts and crafts session at ...

Answered: Is it a good idea to insulate on both the inside ...

Apparently you will not need to insulate it from inside, but it will of course depend on how comfortable you will feel inside the basement as the outside temperature changes. And on how well the damp ...

Answered: Living in a kip thats falling apart

Check your local government or town official website, for information on Tenant/Landlord laws, housing codes and the contact information for the local housing code enforcement agency. Contact them and ...

Answered: MY basement/Cellar fllor looks wet, as we are ...

Well if it just started with the heat wave, can be condensation. Or water seeping through from underneath because of rain water acumulating around your foundation walls, it can even be a failure on ...

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