Posts made in February, 2009

Tainted Drywall in Florida

Posted by francine on Feb 9, 2009 in Basement Finishing |

There are enough reasons to stay away from drywall (it’s organic, susceptible to mold and mildew, not waterproof, can’t hold any weight, etc.), but did you ever think drywall could pose a danger to your electrical and plumbing systems? Homeowners in Florida, and possibly other places, now need to worry about drywall emitting a terrible odor from gas that ruins electrical wiring and corrodes metal!

According to the St. Petersburg Times, houses south of the Tampa Bay area in Florida that were built during 2005 and 2006 were made using sub-par drywall. This cheap, China-manufactured drywall has been found to emit a sulfur-like gas that corrodes metal and plumbing, eats away at electrical wiring, and smells terrible.

The Florida Department of Health received more than three dozen complaints from homeowners across Florida, but mainly in Manatee, Sarasota and Lee counties, as well as Pinellas, St. Lucie and Collier. This drywall may have been used in hundreds or even thousands of homes throughout Florida, and even other areas.

Read more about this drywall problem here: http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/article972128.ece

For a safe and clean drywall alternative, trust the Total Basement Finishing wall system!

Basement Systems Open House

Posted by francine on Feb 5, 2009 in Uncategorized |

You are cordially invited to join us for wine and hors d’ oeuvres to celebrate the grand opening of ‘The most unique office interior in the United States’: the treehouse!

It takes place at Basement Systems on Tuesday, February 10, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, 60 Silvermine Road, Seymour, Connecticut.

The Tree House at Basement Systems, home of the high-tech Internet Dept., is quickly becoming a fascinating human interest story with special features on:
Better Connecticut on wfsb-tv 3
Fox 61 news at 10:00

There is a rough, fun edge to the architecture, with remarkable attention to detail. Unique materials create curious, interesting surfaces — stone wall facades, wood-pile motifs, & cut-out leaf windows accentuate the hand painted murals decorating the walls throughout!

This unique opportunity is free of charge to invitees. Prizes will be handed out.

Please respond by calling Amy Fitzgerald @ 800-640-1500 x9321 or reply via email: amylynn@basementsystems.com

For more treehouse information, photos and video, visit our site: http://www.treehouseworkspace.com

The Perfect Home Office

Posted by francine on Feb 4, 2009 in Finished Basement Ideas |

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2002, almost half (49 %) of the nation’s businesses were operated from home.  With recent technological advances in communication, companies are now open to hiring home workers, telecommuters, and freelance professionals.

In a tanking economy with so many companies downsizing and thousands of regular jobs being cut every month, working from home can be a viable way for many Americans to make a living. There are a lot of benefits that come from working at home: you get to spend more time with your family, your hours are more flexible, and you can save a lot of money by avoiding daily commutes.

Whether you are starting your home business, or applying for telecommuting and work-from-home positions, the first thing you need is to make sure you have a suitable place to work in and conduct business from.

The Home Office Buddy website offers a lot of information to help you design the perfect home office according to your needs.