Yes you need to keep the water heater and the furnace and all your old yearbooks somewhere but many people like to use their basements as living areas.
Exposed water pipes.
Imitate the look shown here from inside out by coating pipes with metallic paint.
We often find ourselves investing in false ceilings designing cabinets and sometimes breaking down walls and reconstructing them just to make sure the exposed pipes are hidden deep down inside our homes.
They are a distraction and take away from our captivating decor.
Exposed pipes ruin our interiors and make our homes look crummy.
This can be done in several ways.
A basement can be fun functional or both.
How to cover exposed pipes in a basement.
These dainty copper tubes that undulate along the wall are much more elegant than your standard water pipe but they are still an inspiring example of how beautiful exposed pipes can be.
Aim a hair dryer on high at the pipe.
Robert s small cool entry.
Wrap the pipe in a heating pad and turn the temperature dial up to high.
Insulating water supply pipes in exposed areas of your home is a good idea for several reasons.
In cold winter climates water supply pipes that are exposed to exterior walls or unheated spaces may freeze burst and flood your home.
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