> I am planning to build a kayak this winter. The most convenient place to
> do this would be my basement, which is heated. I have already checked the
> window, which is 18" high by 28" wide, so I am confident about
> getting the boat out in the spring. My question is: will the epoxy fumes
> create problems, whether physical or psychological, with the rest of my
> family? Some people describe it as a mild vinegar odor, others tell me it
> will ruin the house forever. Is the truth out there? Thanks.

Just a word of caution: if your furnace or boiler is in the basement and you ventilate you may create a condition which could draw the fire out of the fire box. This may cause a fire or damage the furnace. The best solution is to replace the air you remove with a vent. Air in = air out.

RNS