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			<title>TBF of Johnson County Bringing a Full Basement to Expo</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;Amazing Basement Makeover&quot; href=&quot;http://www.kchomedesignandremodelingexpo.com/Seminars_and_Exhibitors.php&quot;&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;float: right; margin: 5px;&quot; src=&quot;http://img1.teambasementsystems.com/uploads/blog/1548/home-show-sm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The first ever &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Home Design and Remodeling Expo&lt;/strong&gt; will be debuting &lt;strong&gt;October 21 to 23&lt;/strong&gt; at Bartle Hall, and this home show will be featuring a display never seen before in Kansas. In addition to the over 300 exhibitors providing products and tips for home remodeling, Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County, the premiere basement experts in the state, will be bringing a 900-square-foot demo basement to the expo to inspire homeowners to make the most of their basements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The demo will be a part of the &lt;strong&gt;Amazing Basement Makeover&lt;/strong&gt; section of the expo. The area will show guests the latest products designed specifically for below-grade spaces. The demo is designed to be a mock walkout basement. It was designed by local company Designed 4 You, LLC, and features the latest innovative finishing products by Total Basement Finishing. There are also unfinished areas of the basement so that guests can see the installation process on the walls and floors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;I am working with an interior designer and our basement showroom will have a variety of products, finishes and features,&quot; said Allyn Self, owner of TBF of Johnson County. &quot;My crew will be building it from scratch. It will have an enclosed office, a working home theater system, pool table area and a custom bar.&quot;&lt;img style=&quot;float: right; margin: 5px;&quot; src=&quot;http://img1.teambasementsystems.com/uploads/blog/1548/home-theatre.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;193&quot; height=&quot;193&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a damp Midwestern climate like Kansas, it's important to use materials in a basement that are water and mold resistant. Basements are typically wet and musty environments, so to make use that extra space in your house you need products that are designed solely for the basement environment. Total Basement Finishing offers products including foam-backed insulated walls that are water and mildew resistant, a floating floor system that allows water to run beneath the surface, and high-powered dehumidifiers. The TBF of Johnson County team can teach you why fiberglass and drywall are terrible choices for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com&quot;&gt;basement remodeling in Kansas City&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Allyn Self has been in the building and remodeling business since 1987. He&amp;rsquo;s designed more than 100 new custom homes and performed countless home modifications and basement remodeling projects in Kansas. Energy efficient, low-maintenance elements are basic to his building philosophy. For more information on Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com&quot;&gt;www.basementfinishingkansas.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about the Kansas City Home Design and Remodeling Expo, please visit the expo website at: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kchomedesignandremodelingexpo.com/Seminars_and_Exhibitors.php&quot;&gt;http://www.kchomedesignandremodelingexpo.com/Seminars_and_Exhibitors.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;We look forward to meeting you there!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, October 17 2011, 00:00:00 -500</pubDate>
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			<title>Basement Finishing Contractor in Kansas Completes Couples Dream Basement </title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;float: left; width: 115px; height: 155px; margin: 5px;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/basement-three.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;Prairie Village, KS&lt;/span&gt; - When local grandparents wanted some extra living space to match their ever-changing lifestyle and to accommodate their three grandchildren, they promptly contacted Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County (TBF of Johnson County) to perform this extensive task. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After just a few weeks, this couple was so excited they held a 60th birthday party in their new basement, where they also enjoyed Thanksgiving with their family. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The project had been a multi-faceted compilation of replacing old, leaky water heaters and correcting a leaky floor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;float: right; margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; width: 155px; height: 116px;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/basement-one.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;155&quot; height=&quot;116&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TBF of Johnson County installed a new tankless and re-circulating hot water system in addition to a second sump pump and a back-up sump pump-- to create a dryer basement environment. They also installed a ScapeWEL egress window and RockWell&amp;acirc;&amp;cent; window well in order to comply with city code to include an emergency escape route. There's also now a full bathroom with plumbing, an exercise room, entertainment system with big screen TV, wet bar, and a playroom for the grandchildren. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Contact TBF of Johnson County today to schedule a free estimate for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/basement-finishing-system.html&quot;&gt;basement finishing in Shawnee&lt;/a&gt;, KS and all surrounding areas including Prairie Village and other areas of Johnson County. As expert basement finishing contractors, they're a member of the renowned Total Basement Finishing network. They've recently expanded their territory to now include &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;basement finishing in Leavenworth County&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, December 2 2010, 00:00:00 -500</pubDate>
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			<title>Dont miss out on the benefits of this years 1,500 tax credit </title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;float: right; height: 134px;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/winter-window.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;185&quot; height=&quot;134&quot; /&gt;We at TBF of Johnson County want to remind all homeowners of the $1,500 tax credit being offered for buying replacement windows before the end of this year, that meet certain specifications. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;How are replacement windows beneficial for you and your home? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not only can they help increase your home's energy efficiency and value; they can also earn you $1,500 in tax credits. On February 17, 2009 the American Recovery &amp;amp; Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into action as a new stimulus bill that serves as an extension of the Energy Tax Policy of 2005. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;What are these changes? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well, the changes made to this stimulus bill are quite significant. The tax credit allowance is now $1,000 more and offers a 30 percent discount for replacement windows and doors only being installed before December 31, 2010 in the principal residence and also requires all necessary documentation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not every ENERGY STAR window meets the criteria for the tax credit. Windows must have insulated glass that gives the window a specified U-factor and SHGC rating of 0.30 or lower.&lt;br /&gt;TBF of Johnson County doesn't want you to miss out on these benefits! Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;replacement windows in Overland Park&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, October 6 2010, 00:00:00 -500</pubDate>
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			<title>Frequently Asked Questions About Finishing a KC Basement</title>
			<description>&lt;div&gt;The following are just a few questions you should ask before finishing your basement space:&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q:&lt;/strong&gt; Why should you be my basement finishing contractor?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A:&lt;/strong&gt; Basement finishing contractors are everywhere and you probably want to find the best one to finish your basement. Asking contractors for references and associations they're in shows you how many happy customers (or not) that company or contractor has. References should also be proportional to the amount of time the company has been in business. For example, if the company has been around for 30 years but only has 5 references, something isn't right. Also find out if the company is a rated member of the Better Business Bureau. You'll be able to get information on complaints they've had online through the BBB. A company that has long-term complaints that are not closed is a sign of a shoddy operation.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;img-left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/basement-finishing-kansas-city-sm.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Finished basement Kansas City&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q:&lt;/strong&gt; What does it cost to remodel my basement?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A:&lt;/strong&gt; No one's going to just have a contractor come into their home without asking about price, right? The cost of finishing a basement should be contingent on how big your finishing area is. Why would you pay the same amount for a 400 square foot basement as a 1600 square foot basement? You wouldn't, so make sure you understand the cost and fees associated with finishing your basement before you sign anything. If there is any fine print or anything else you don't understand, ask for an explanation so you don't get taken advantage of.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q:&lt;/strong&gt; Should I use drywall and finish the basement myself?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A:&lt;/strong&gt; Drywall is a great material to use in spaces that are dry and humidity-free. However, in basement environments the moist earth surrounds the basement walls on all sides, including underneath. This means that moisture continuously comes into the basement. This is a problem because drywall is made of organic materials which mold grows on. It's also fairly absorbent, and will surely be ruined with just one surprise ground water leak or plumbing leak. You and your family are then at risk of breathing air filled with mold and mildew, which can cause chronic allergies, asthma and other health issues, and greatly aggravate existing ones.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Avoid this problem by using water-resistant basement walls and flooring so mold won't be an additional member of your family. Additionally, even if you did have water come into your basement, water-resistant materials can be dried out with minimal work. With drywall, you would have to rip it all out, throw it away and finish the basement again. That's why some call it basement re-finishing - you do it more than once! With water and mold resistant basement materials you can finish it once and rest assured you won't have to finish your basement again.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q:&lt;/strong&gt; What kind of basement flooring is available for basements?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A:&lt;/strong&gt; There are many kinds of basement flooring options available nowadays. Waterproof basement flooring comes in parquet, various carpeted colors, faux wood and faux tile varieties. Ask your local contractor if you'd like something you don't see in their samples.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;For a reliable estimate on &lt;a title=&quot;Basement finishing Kansas City&quot; href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;basement finishing in Kansas City&lt;/a&gt;, contact Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County. We can help you with all your basement remodeling needs in a timely and responsible fashion.&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, August 31 2010, 00:00:00 -500</pubDate>
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			<title>Why Finish My Basement?  </title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;img-left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/finished-basement-system-room.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;finished basement in Kansas City&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; /&gt;For starters, if you have ever thought of your home as a beautiful castle, there's one room that every castle always has: a dungeon.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Thankfully we're in the 21st century and your home doesn't need to torture you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;So, if you consider your basement to be your dungeon room, it's time for an update!&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Maybe your basement isn't as bad as a dingy dungeon, but here are some cues for an upgrade.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;If your basement is wet, has poor air quality, mold, or smells, you need to consider finishing your basement.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;But, there is a big difference between having the local handyman finish your basement, and contacting certified basement professionals who use the right products to prevent you from remodeling your basement a second time.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;We'll discuss what qualifies a basement for remodeling, and also who you can contact for reliable service.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;A Moat for Your Castle&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Water - it's not the most desirable element to have dwelling within your home. But, if you do, either you have a moat, or you have some plumbing leaks. Either way, it's not a good look for your home's value, or your potential to enjoy your whole house! So, don't leave your basement in this wet condition.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Maybe you have had some leaks, but nothing major, or if you have never had leaks, guess what? You're not immune unless you have had your basement completely finished with waterproof materials.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Since homes are made of a large piping network, it's more than likely that one will burst. You want to be prepared when that pipe bursts and water is everywhere.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What Are You Coughing-up?&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Yes, you are coughing-up a lot of money if you continue to take your family to the doctor with asthma symptoms, coughs, allergies, and paying for quick fixes that don't last. These symptoms could be a result of the air you are breathing. Sure, you don't spend that much time in your basement, but neither does the air.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;This is called the stack effect. Air comes in through the areas of your home with low air pressure such as your basement, and flows into the higher levels of your home, then back outside. According to building experts, up to 40 percent of the air you breathe on the first floor rose up from the basement.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;So, if you think keeping your basement hidden will protect you from dealing with what's down there, unfortunately that is not the case.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Mold Might Love Your Basement&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Odds are your basement is a prime living arrangement for mold. Check this out:&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Mold likes to live in temperatures between 32 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit, be around water or humidity, eat organic materials, and produce spores and multiply.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Basements tend to be humid, and wet. If you don't see water, you have to remember that the earth is a very moist planet, just dig down a couple of feet and you find moisture. That moisture constantly enters out basements through the porous concrete walls and floors in the form of water vapor.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The dry wall, lumber, particle board, and use of air conditioning are all prime examples of why mold is most likely to be in your basement. These materials are organic, so they were living at one point and that's what attracts the mold. The air conditioning tends to cool the air so quickly that there is no time for dehumidifying the air. So, mold is resting comfortably along with you.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What's That Smell?&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;If you're wondering how mold multiplies, it's through the release of spores. Coincidentally, these spores are to blame for giving basements that funky smell and many people suffer from an array of allergy symptoms from mold spores, too.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;So, let's change the stigma. When someone smells something musty it's easy to say, &quot;Ew, it smells like a basement!&quot; No one wants to be a part of that group with a stinky basement. By choosing to remodel your basement with waterproof materials, you will be protecting your living space from mold and its spores. Bye-bye moldy smell, hello clean air. Happy breathing!&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What Not To Do&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;If you can identify with any of the above concerns, please do not continue to use this space. When your basement is wet, has mold, and smells; the air not only carries these things into the rest of your house, but drastically effects whatever is in the space.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Think about this. All of the items you are storing such as: out of season clothes, your kid's toys, holiday decorations or maybe summer furniture; they are all absorbing each of those pollutants we just talked about.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;A basement can be a great storage space, but you'll be doing yourself an injustice by storing things in an unhealthy and destructive environment.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Here's What To Do&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Now you know whether your basement needs some TLC (tender love and care), and with the help from a local basement finishing expert, you can transform your dysfunctional basement into an alluring and functional space. Not only should you want your basement to be alluring, but it also needs to be sustainable. This means you need to have your basement finished properly with waterproof materials.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;If you're a homeowner in the Kansas City metro area, get&amp;nbsp;our free basement finishing quote today.&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, August 26 2010, 00:00:00 -500</pubDate>
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			<title>A Case Against Fiberglass Insulation in a Kansas City Finished Basement</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;In recent years, there has been a big influx of homeowners insulating their finished basement walls with &lt;strong&gt;fiberglass insulation&lt;/strong&gt;. And some large companies have also joined the bandwagon, creating basement finishing products that are manufactured with fiberglass insulation.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/fiberglass-basement-finishing-closet.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Exposed Fiberglass in a Finised Basement Closet&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt; Exposed fiberglass is common in unfinished portions of basements finished with this kind of wall system.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The issue here is that while fiberglass insulation works well in upper floors, it's one of the worst insulation options available for a basement remodeling project.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County &lt;/strong&gt; proudly finishes basements in Topeka, Kansas City, Overland Park, Independence, Belton and surrounding areas, using only the best practices and products available. Call or e-mail us today for a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/free-estimate.html&quot;&gt;free basement finishing estimate&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Inferior Wall Paneling Insulation&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/fiberglass-vapor-barrier-insulation.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Open fiberglass insulation&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Fiberglass insulation rarely goes all the way up the walls, leaving open spaces where heat can escape. Metal stud mounted on foundation walls will also conduct heat away.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fiberglass basement insulation&lt;/strong&gt; is a less-effective insulation option, when compared to closed-cell insulation or spray foam insulation. It can absorb water from flooding and humidity, losing much of its insulative R-value as it becomes saturated. And if the insulation is compressed in any way, it will also become less effective.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More importantly, &lt;strong&gt;fiberglass batt insulation&lt;/strong&gt; is installed in an unbroken sheet on the basement walls. There will be open air along the top of the insulation, and over time, the fiberglass will often settle, increasing the size of the gap on top.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additionally, fiberglass and fabric basement wall panels cannot support the weight of cupboards, bookshelves, or other heavy objects. When they're installed, the insulation must be cut away, so they can be mounted directly to the foundation wall.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These openings give heat a way to escape from your home, significantly reducing its energy efficiency. Think of it this way: How warm could you keep your house if you had a window open all the time? If you have large openings in your insulation, you can expect the same results.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Fiberglass Walls Support Mold Growth&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/moldy-fiberglass-insulation.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Moldy fiberglass and fabric insulation&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Mold can easily grow on fiberglass and fabric-based basement wall panels, especially during a flood.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;While fiberglass itself is inorganic, not all the materials that are in a completed &lt;strong&gt;fiberglass batt insulation&lt;/strong&gt; are. For instance, the paper facing that is too-often included on fiberglass basement finishing panels can grow mold easily, as are the resins that are often used in the fiberglass to attach it to the backing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Foil backings can be effective for protecting this fiberglass from humidity, but the newer black plastic coverings include perforated holes -- holes that can allow humidity and water into the insulation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And since fiberglass is not naturally pink, we know that pink fiberglass has been dyed; that dye contains urea, an organic material that can and does grow mold.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We've seen hundreds of basements that have been ruined by moisture and water over the years, and we know just how easily fiberglass gets moldy!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Basement Flooding Ruins Fiberglass Walls&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/flood-fiberglass-basement-remodel.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Fiberglass wall system ruined by a flood.&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;When fiberglass basement walls get wet, the dyes leak and stain the fabric. And fabric walls are very hard to clean!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_55073,00.html?c=484&amp;amp;videoid=63319&quot;&gt;HGTV&lt;/a&gt; recommends installing &lt;strong&gt;fiberglass batt insulation&lt;/strong&gt; with the facing pointed towards the warm side of the wall. This means that if the batt is properly installed, your fiberglass insulation will be pressed directly against the wall, where it can absorb moisture and humidity directly from the basement wall.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And if the basement leaks with groundwater or it floods through your pipes, washing machines, basement windows, water heater, sinks, toilet, tub, shower, or anywhere else in your home, you can say goodbye to your fiberglass insulation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fiberglass soaks up moisture like a sponge and its dyes are water soluble, meaning that once the flood has come, your walls will be stained and the fiberglass will be soaked, and no longer effective as insulation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Of course, once the fiberglass is wet, it is also its most susceptible to mold, rot, and mildew growth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Solution for an Insulated Basement Wall&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/basement-wall-insulation.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Closed cell polystyrene wall installation&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Installing Total Basement Finishing wall panels, with blue closed-cell polystyrene basement insulation.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Instead of &lt;strong&gt;fiberglass insulation&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County&lt;/strong&gt; installs closed-cell polystyrene insulation as part of the finished basement wall panel system they provide.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Designed by Total Basement Finishing, each insulated wall panel includes an incredible &lt;strong&gt;50-year written warranty&lt;/strong&gt; to resist mold and damage from humidity or flooding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Created with dense insulation and a hard 1/2&quot; cementitious board, these panels can support the weight of up to 300 pounds, meaning that there's no need to cut away the insulation when you need to mount cabinets, bookshelves, and heavy objects.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Their vinyl covering makes them beautiful and easy to clean for the life of the home. And unlike &lt;strong&gt;fiberglass insulation&lt;/strong&gt;, this free-standing wall panel can install on the walls or as a partition with no need for studs!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We can finish a basement, from floor to ceiling, in about ten days, and the warranties that come with the products last for decades! For a FREE, no-obligation basement finishing design quote, call or e-mail us today! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are &lt;a title=&quot;basement finishing in Kansas City&quot; href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;basement finishing contractors in&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Kansas City&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;, Topeka, Independence, Lees Summit &lt;/em&gt;and other parts of Kansas and Missouri.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<title>Kansas City Basement Finishing Contractor Part of Festival</title>
			<description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Olathe, KS -&lt;/strong&gt; Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County to be featured vendor at festival&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Total Basement Finishing (TBF) of Johnson County will be a featured vendor at the 112th &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com/&quot;&gt;Old Settlers Days Festival&lt;/a&gt; which will be held from September 9th through the 11th, 2010.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The festival celebrates the original settlers of the Kansas City region and features fun activities for everyone. The annual festival includes a parade, carnival, concerts, arts and crafts, ice cream social, flower show, auto show, horseshoe pitching, &quot;Gabfest,&quot; and more.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The carnival begins on Thursday, September 9th with the arts and crafts fair, flower show and ice cream social taking place on Friday, September 10th. The Old Settlers Days Parade will take place on September 11 at 10:00 a.m. on the corners of Kansas Ave. and Loula in Olathe, KS. Parking can be found on the corner of Loula and Cherry Streets until 8 a.m. the morning of the parade.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Allyn Self has over 20 years' homebuilding business experience which he brings to Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County. His experience with the issues customers face and his home remodeling know-how are great assets customers will benefit from in the Kansas City area. His business carries a top-rated A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Total Basement Finishing is an international network of independently owned and operated contractors, working from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Seymour, Connecticut in a 92,000 square foot facility, it's the fastest-growing basement finishing contractor company in the world.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Larry Janesky, president of the Total Basement Finishing Network, has been in the basement business since 1987. He is the author of five books, an acclaimed public speaker, an inventor with over 24 patents and business leader with 27 years of success.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;He was elected as the Greater New Haven Businessperson of the Year in 2009, and the Hartford Business Journal cited his company as one of the Ten Best Places to Work in CT in 2006. He has been awarded the BBB's Business Integrity Award an unprecedented three times and continues to maintain an A+ BBB rating in the Connecticut branch.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;For more information about Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County or a free quote for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;basement finishing in Kansas City&lt;/a&gt;, Lawrence, Overland Park, Olathe, Osawatomie, Topeka, Mission Hills, KS areas, contact them by phone or online. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;4820 Oakview Street&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Shawnee, KS 66216&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;1-877-248-5257&lt;/div&gt;
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			<title>Local Kansas Basement Finishing Company Offers Free Dehumidifier with Purchase of TBF System</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Shawnee, KS - Most basements in Kansas City or anywhere in Kansas for that matter, have been a bit waterlogged the past couple of months. Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County understands, and that is precisely why they are making it easier for flood victims with wet basements to receive products to improve their living space and health.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recently, TBF of Johnson County has been helping finish Kansans' basements as well as offer additional products that truly serve as a remodeled basement's &quot;finishing touches.&quot; One specific product is the SaniDry Basement Air System - a dehumidifier specifically for the basement environment - which TBF of Johnson County is giving away for free! (SaniDry is free after client has purchased a TBF system.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best part about Kansas' local &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.totalbasementfinishing.com/&quot;&gt;Total Basement Finishing, Inc.&lt;/a&gt; contractor is that they only have to finish a basement once. They use the highest quality products that are either waterproof, water resistant, have a moisture shield, mold resistant, and do not rot! So if your finished basement is ever affected by a surprise ground water leak or plumbing leak, your walls and floors will not be damaged! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other companies cannot match that kind of product quality and efficiency. TBF of Johnson County knows how important it is for Kansans to receive help right now with the effects of the inconsistent and harsh precipitation, which is why they are offering a free SaniDry with each purchase of a TBF system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The SaniDry is made to eliminate the influence of damp and musty odors in your finished basement by drying and cleaning the air. The system includes two filters; a pre-filter which filters larger dust particles and a second filter which removes particles out of the sir down to two microns in size. The SaniDry is just one of many &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/basement-finishing-products/finishing-touches-basement.html&quot;&gt;basement finishing products&lt;/a&gt; for your Kansas basement finishing project offered by TBF of Johnson County.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TBF of Johnson County has been finishing basements for over 20 years. Contact them today for a free estimate. Do you want a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/basement-finishing-products/remodeled-basement-flooring.html&quot;&gt;moisture resistant Kansas Basement&lt;/a&gt;? With specialized wall panels and flooring, you can have just that! They service Kansas City, Osawatomie, Lawrence, Lenexa, Overland Park, Olathe and surrounding Kansas areas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<title>Local Kansas Basement Finishing Company Will Be Vendor at De Soto Days Festival</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Shawnee, KS - If summer excitement, family fun, music, food, and local company vendors sounds like the kind of community event you want to be involved with, that's exactly how Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County feels! The basement finishing company from Shawnee, KS will be one of many local vendors contributing to this friendly and welcoming outing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TBF of Johnson County services the eastern-central counties of Johnson, Douglas, Miami and Wyandotte, KS. They are locally owned, operated, and a certified Total Basement Finishing, Inc. Dealer. They have been serving local Kansans for nearly 20 years. If you're enjoying this summer heat, but still like to escape to the coolest part of your home, you have to visit TBF at the De Soto Days Festival. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.desotodays.com/&quot;&gt;De Soto Days Festival&lt;/a&gt; is held in De Soto, KS at the De Soto River Fest Park. You can visit the festival full of rides, games, and local vendors on Thursday, July 8 opening at 6 p.m. until Sunday, July 11! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This festival is not the ordinary summer family get-together, but satisfies all the needs for every family this summer. If you're looking for a place to take the kids, and gain some knowledge about the local craftsmanship, then be sure to check out the De Soto Festival held four days this week!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TBF of Johnson County loves to be involved with the community and enjoying the local festivals with the rest of Kansas is right up their alley. At TBF of Johnson County, you can expect to receive professional and competent customer service and a job well done. Get to know them this weekend at the De Soto Festival and see how they can turn your space from basement to beautiful in no time at all! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Contact them today for a free consultation and quote for basement finishing. They offer &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;Kansas basement remodeling&lt;/a&gt; in Kansas City, Osawatomie, Lawrence, Lenexa, Overland Park, Olathe and surrounding Kansas areas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<title>Months of Rain Leaves Some Kansans Weary and in Need of Basement Experts</title>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Shawnee, KS - More flood warnings are being posted by the National Weather Service for several counties in Kansas, and citizens are not getting a break from the precipitation. When the flood waters have gone away and the basement is left wet and dismantled, Kansans can depend on Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County for their basement finishing needs using waterproof materials. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Flood warnings are being posted on a daily basis. The latest warning was posted for Allen County, KS and several counties in central KS until Thursday, July 9; and the Missouri River is well-over the flood stage. More rain is still anticipated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to Allyn Self, the owner of TBF of Johnson County, Kansas is experiencing non-stop flooding, which means one-by-one homeowners' basements are being ruined. Some homeowners are not only experiencing flooding from the rainwater, but also from sewage. Other homes need to replace old products that have long expired, such as old window wells. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TBF of Johnson County is renowned for its &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;Kansas basement finishing&lt;/a&gt; because of its use of waterproof materials. With wall paneling and flooring that resists water damage, you can expect your basement will become more comfortable and be remodeled with high quality products.&amp;nbsp; TBF of Johnson County also replaces old structures such as window wells with bright, enclosed wells that bounce the sunlight right into your basement! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although right now the rain doesn't appear to be slowing down, it will stop eventually. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After the rains cease and your basement has been given some time to drain out all the water, TBF of Johnson County will come to your aid and finish your basement with waterproof materials to help keep your basement dry and also make your basement a more livable space. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TBF Johnson County has been finishing basements for over 20 years. Contact them today for a free estimate. They service Kansas City, Osawatomie, Lawrence, Lenexa, Overland Park, Olathe and surrounding Kansas areas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<title>Basement Finishing Contractor to Participate in Shawnee, Kansas Women on Wheels Event</title>
			<description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;Basement Finishing Contractor to Participate in Shawnee, Kansas&amp;nbsp;Women on Wheels Event&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;Shawnee&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;, KS &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;- &lt;em&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County&amp;nbsp;to Participate in Shawnee&amp;nbsp;Women on Wheels Event&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County&lt;/a&gt; will participate in this weekend's Women on Wheels (WOW) event in Shawnee. This bike event is run by the Women's Intersport Network (WIN) and encourages women to take up the sport of cycling and promotes physical fitness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;The Shawnee Women on Wheels Charity Bike Ride and Festival will take place this Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Shawnee Mission Park in the &quot;Theater in the Park&quot; area. The charity ride starts at 8:00 a.m. and includes distance options of either 12 or 20 miles. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sportkc.com/sportkc.aspx?pgID=1255&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/images/WomanOnWheels.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Women on Wheels logo&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; height=&quot;169&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;Both distance options feature both flat and hilly routes and the course is open to car traffic. Much of the course does offer a parallel bike path for riders who prefer to be off the road. WOW Charity Bike Ride registration is $25 and registrants will receive a goodie bag at the end of the race. To download a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sportkc.com/sportkc.aspx?pgID=1255&quot;&gt;Women on Wheels registration form&lt;/a&gt; and route maps click here.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;The Bike Festival will take place at the same location on May 1, 2010 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Festival will feature vendor booths, a fashion show, bike clinics, a bike swap, and a Kids' Bike Rodeo. The first 125 children (ages 6-12) to participate in the Kids' Bike Rodeo will receive a free bike helmet.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County serves the Kansas City&amp;nbsp;area and has over 20 years' building experience to help you finish and remodel your basement. For a free &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;Kansas City basement finishing&lt;/a&gt; quote contact them by phone or online. They service&amp;nbsp;Kansas City, Osawatomie, Lawrence,&amp;nbsp;Lenexa, Overland Park,Olathe and surrounding Kansas areas.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;apple-style-span&quot;&gt;4820 Oakview Street&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Shawnee, KS 66216&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Basement Finishing Contractor Joins the Total Basement Finishing Network</title>
			<description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;Shawnee&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;, KS &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;- &lt;em&gt;Local company Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County joins the Total Basement Finishing Network&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #800080;&quot;&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County&lt;/span&gt; works hard to satisfy customers on each &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/&quot;&gt;remodeled basement in&amp;nbsp;Kansas City&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;Shawnee, Lawrence, Lenexa, Osawatomie, Kansas areas. Their customer service is second to none and they work hard to make sure each customer has the best basement finishing experience possible.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;Owner Allyn Self has over 20 years' home building business experience which he brings with him to Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County. His experience dealing with the issues customers face and his home remodeling know-how are great assets customers will benefit from in the Kansas City area. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.totalbasementfinishing.com/&quot; shape=&quot;rect&quot;&gt;Total Basement Finishing&lt;/a&gt; is an international network of independently owned and operated contractors, working from coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Seymour, Connecticut in a 92,000 square foot facility, it's the fastest-growing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;basement finishing contractor company&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in the world.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;Larry Janesky, president of the Total Basement Finishing Network, has been in the basement business since 1987. He is the author of five books, an acclaimed public speaker, an inventor with over 24 patents and business leader with 27 years of success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;He was elected as the Greater New Haven Businessperson of the Year in 2009, and the Hartford Business Journal cited his company as one of the Ten Best Places to Work in Connecticut in 2006. He has been awarded the BBB's Business Integrity Award an unprecedented&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt; three times&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and continues to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbb.org/connecticut/business-reviews/waterproofing-contractors/basement-systems-in-seymour-ct-51001122&quot; shape=&quot;rect&quot;&gt;maintain an A+ BBB rating&lt;/a&gt; in the Connecticut branch. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;Larry has been in basements all over, and he has seen the best and worst that basements have to offer. For more than two decades, he has been developing products that are just what a basement needs to be transformed from a damp, musty place into a warm, comfortable, and naturally private living space. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;For more information about Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County or a free basement finishing quote in the Kansas City, Lawrence, Osawatomie, KS areas, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.basementfinishingkansas.com/free-estimate.html&quot; shape=&quot;rect&quot;&gt;contact them by phone or online&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;Total Basement Finishing of Johnson County&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 11pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;apple-style-span&quot;&gt;4820 Oakview Street&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shawnee, KS 66216&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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