Top-to-Bottom Makeover, Pt. 3: Repair Basement Walkout

Steve Watson and crew take on a front porch makeover and a couple of other projects, including repair to a basement landing. Try more high-speed projects from HGTV's Don't Sweat It.

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The basement walkout, before the repairs.
Steve Watson and his crew take care of a basement walkout that's badly in need of some help. Below is a summary of steps, as well as a list of tools and materials used, as seen in this Don't Sweat It project.

Tools:

Materials and tools:

4x4x8 pressure treated lumber (4)
concrete mix (6 bags)
circular saw
hammer
bucket
safety glasses

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Figure A
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Figure B
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Figure C
Steps:

Demolition

  • Remove existing bricks.

  • Dig out a 4'x4' hole that's 8 inches deep (figure A).

Concrete and Drain

  • Frame out the perimeter with pressure treated 4x4's. Level.

  • Plug the drain.

  • Mix concrete.

  • Pour concrete into the frame (figure B) and level using a 2x4 (figure C).

  • Allow drying time per the concrete manufacturer's instructions..

  • Install drain cover.
Also in this Episode
Don't Sweat It : Episode HDSWT-401
•Top-to-Bottom Makeover, Pt. 1: Front Porch Transformed
•Top-to-Bottom Makeover, Pt. 2: Fireplace Overhaul
•Top-to-Bottom Makeover, Pt. 3: Repair Basement Walkout