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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 ...
Q.Yesterday, I stopped by a friend's house and she was painting steps. These were wood steps leading to her basement. She was using a stencil, and it looked fantastic. What's the best paint for steps?
In this third installment of our staircase fitting series, I’ll show you how to perfectly set out spindles on your staircase for a professional finish. Follow along for tips and tricks to make sure ...
Anyone with a basement knows that having a lower level is a design dream. But, while you might be fixated on how to make the most of your space—be it a home office, play area, or private theater—there ...
So you never got around to “finishing” your basement, but that doesn’t mean it should go unused. If you have a lot of space down there to enjoy, but not enough time or money for a complete overhaul, ...
During this pandemic, Holly and Caleb Fabry have had to share their 1,600-square-foot, open-floor-plan house in Greece with four kids ages 6, 7, 10 and 12 who are learning remotely and playing indoors ...
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10 Ideas for Stylish Basement Stairs

Cheer up your basement with an indoor atrium at the base of the stairs. This idea from @rzinteriors_ is simple but impactful, ...
Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...