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How to make your home basement a best cellar

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Many basement renovations can pose challenges. Home improvement expert Bill McAnally walks us through a complete basement renovation, from floor to ceiling.

Home improvement expert Bill McAnally joins Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe to offer tips on transforming your basement.

From floor to ceiling, McAnally suggests insulation and flooring that endures any water damage and leaks and answers listeners' other home improvement questions.

Guest:

  • Bill McAnally, home improvement expert
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.