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        "text": "Basements tend to be cold because they sit underground and often lack dedicated heating returns. You can improve warmth by installing closed-cell spray foam or rigid foam board insulation against foundation walls before framing, which blocks thermal transfer from the soil. Extending your central HVAC system with strategically placed supply registers and low-wall return vents balances air circulation. Many homeowners also install electric radiant floor heating beneath tile or luxury vinyl, or add an electric fireplace insert. Sealing rim joists where the house framing meets the foundation also prevents cold winter drafts.",
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        "description": "Proper wall insulation, sealed rim joists, dedicated low-wall HVAC returns, and radiant floor heating or electric fireplaces keep basements warm and draft-free."
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  "description": "Proper wall insulation, sealed rim joists, dedicated low-wall HVAC returns, and radiant floor heating or electric fireplaces keep basements warm and draft-free."
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