4 chronicles
The Project Log
Follow Ben’s real ongoing basement renovation — actual costs, timeline, mistakes, and lessons from his own 1998 colonial home.
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Phase One Complete: 500 Square Feet of Finished Basement, $8,400 TotalWe just finished the first 500 square feet of our basement renovation. Here’s the real total cost, w...
The Project LogBen Harlow
Jul 19, 2026
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The Day I Found Out My Weeping Tile Was Clogged With Tree RootsThe dramatic discovery in my own basement project: massive tree roots completely blocking the weepin...
The Project LogBen Harlow
Jul 18, 2026
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Year One: I Spent My First Basement Winter Just Watching for LeaksThe real story of my first year working on our basement. No fancy progress — just watching for water...
The Project LogBen Harlow
Jul 16, 2026
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Why This Blog Exists: What 300 Basements Taught MeAfter finishing or fixing over 300 basements, I got tired of watching homeowners make the same painf...
The Project LogBen Harlow
Jul 13, 2026
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