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 ...

Remodeling your basement is an excellent DIY project and a great way to develop your home improvement skills. Not only does remodeling your basement open up a whole new level of your home, but a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Basements generally exist in one of two states of being: either they're a fun and cozy little space to engage in your hobbies and pal around ...

Q: I’m thinking of finishing my basement. What do I need to know? A: In terms of remodeling or finishing, basements have a lot going for them. The space is already built out structurally, and there is ...

Would you like to add square footage to your house for a home office, extra bedroom or perhaps that deluxe new entertainment center you’ve been dreaming of? Remodeling the basement is an excellent way ...

Upgrading a basement is a fun blank canvas of a DIY project that doesn’t have to break the bank! No need to overhaul the entire basement by knocking out walls for natural light or involving ...

Even if it’s currently unfinished and crammed with storage boxes, your basement likely has loads of potential. If you’re looking for more liveable square footage, finishing your lower level is a great ...

Mary Weichert, a real estate agent in Chatham, New Jersey, for 20 years, has seen a shift in expectations for finished basements. They're no longer just a nice-to-have feature for your home – they're ...

Gary and Angela Paquin tried all sorts of ways to create a space where their son, Liam, could learn, play, participate in various therapies for his autism and just be a kid. Setting up his large ...

The easiest and least expensive method of adding livable square footage to a house is to remodel the basement into usable living space. Launching a new business that specializes in basement remodeling ...

When Filene’s Basement Inc. burst on the Chicago retailing scene in October 1991 by opening three stores in one month, its chairman and chief executive officer, Sam Gerson, talked optimistically of ...