Your basement can be more than a utility and storage area. With some forethought and good techniques, you can make it as warm, comfortable and inviting as any other room in the house. But, make no ...

Remodeling a home usually consists of removing and building walls. These are both jobs that a motivated DIYer can take on and save some money in the process. Building a wall starts with assembling and ...

Finished basements boost home value and can add hundreds of usable square footage to your home. They’re perfect for creating rooms you might not have had the space for otherwise. A few finished ...

Last week I began a reply to D.C. about how best to finish a portion of his basement. The house is about a year old, so my first concern was that he make absolutely certain that there are not water ...

Insulated basements can add a lot of value to your home, but before you frame up the walls and insulate them, consider these types of moisture barriers to keep the walls dry. Not to be confused with a ...