A: Poured concrete walls are actually structural beams. To help you visualize this, think about the horizontal steel I-beams you see as a skyscraper is being built.

In the last house I built, I had two wood beams in one wall that supported tons of weight. In the basement of the same house, I had large steel I-beams that spanned almost 16 feet, supporting ...

In the basement of my home, there is a single concrete beam below the intersection of the living room, dining room and kitchen walls. I’d like to remove the wall between the dining room and kitchen.

If your basement just isn't serving you but you're not looking to invest a ton of money to make over this space, ... walls, pipes, exposed beams, and even the floors.

Start by thoroughly inspecting your walls and basement floor for cracks, discoloration, or damp areas. Check the entire basement, using a flashlight to find hidden damage or wet spots.

When waterproofing basement walls with it, brush or roll the paint on thickly enough to fill all the little surface holes, ...