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 ...

Ready to transform your basement? This step-by-step guide shows you how to frame basement walls, including tips for bathroom layouts and framing around columns perfect for DIYers looking to tackle ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Finishing a basement can be a savvy homeowners’ move. Not only will you expand your home’s usable square footage without having to alter its exterior, but you will likely add value to it too: The ...

Treating visible water without finding its actual source almost guarantees the problem returns — and worse. Interior waterproof paint and sealants can build up dangerous hydrostatic pressure when ...

When adding a closet to a room, there are some common framing mistakes that result in an inefficient storage space. Here's how to prevent them.