Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished basement more welcoming or are fully finishing your lower level, ...

In planning a basement remodel, your goal is to carve out living space that feels comfortable and looks like a natural extension of your home. As you explore design ideas for your basement remodeling ...

Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...

In Episode 5 of our basement finishing series, we’re tackling drywall with tips that save time, reduce mess, and improve your final finish. From hanging sheets to mudding corners and dealing with low ...

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Question: My wife and I bought a new home last year from a major builder. Boy, have thing changed since my last new home about 30 years ago! The Building Code is vastly different, as are the modern ...

Basements might have plenty of potential—these subterranean spaces can double as a home office, play area, or tricked-out bowling alley—but they're typically not thought of as the most aesthetically ...

I'm trying to add a light to the ceiling of my basement stairwell but I have a question.<BR><BR>Right now the basement stairwell is finished with drywall and above the ceiling are the steps for the ...

I'm finishing part of my basement and the spackling was finished last night (by a contractor).<BR><BR>He said to use a soft brush and wipe the walls (and ceiling) to remove the dust he created when ...