Q: We are finishing off part of the basement into a utility room. The washer, dryer, and laundry tub are already there, with the plumbing anchored to the cement walls. We have framed in the walls with ...

Finding more space for storage, bedrooms and a place to hang out in your home can seem like an impossible task. But a basement, even if it's currently an empty space with a concrete floor, bare walls ...

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 ...

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Q. Our house is about 60 years old with a cinder block foundation. We are beginning the process of finishing our basement and need to address some water issues. Our basement is very dry; the previous ...

My daughter and son-in-law have a home that sits on sandy soil and has a very deep, full basement. They are planning on finishing the basement to include a bedroom. There is a large escape window, so ...

Q. You’ve written about putting up a foam vapor barrier on the basement wall when remodeling. You suggested building a frame wall X-amount of distance from the basement wall itself and then insulate ...

The holidays always serve up a lot of reminders to us — everything from what not to buy Aunt Mary to what not to serve to Uncle Bob. Those big family gatherings also point out shortfalls in the home.

With the cost of living space going up, many homeowners are looking down to expand their home’s square footage with a finished basement. These spaces can be affordable solution to cramped quarters, ...