After a year in limbo, my dad and I completed the renovation of the main living space in their unfinished basement, creating a cozy spot for friends, family, and guests. The video includes a full list ...

When John Bradfield’s clients said they wanted to convert the basement of their Newton Colonial into a series of fun and functional finished rooms, he had to first divide the sprawling space. To ...

Sara Raak’s unfinished basement used to be the kind of place she rarely let anyone see. “It was your basic scary and gross basement that we didn’t visit unless we had to pull something from ...

By turning your unfinished basement into a laundry room, giving you ample space to take on this task, it will make doing laundry feel like less of a chore. 6. Home Office.

In 2005 when Marc and Kristin Faecher moved into a newly constructed center-hall colonial in Berkeley Heights, the spacious unfinished basement was a godsend for a couple with three young boys.

An unfinished basement’s concrete floor is a blank canvas, and a coat of paint can make a huge difference. Follow our guide to how to paint concrete floors, ...

Whether you’re transforming your basement yourself or hiring a pro to help, as a homeowner, it’s important to know what to look out for when deciding if it makes sense.

If you’re looking to finish your unfinished basement, consider starting with the ceiling. You don’t need drywall to make your ceiling look amazing. With paint and lights, you can create… ...

Although unfinished basements don't provide additional living space, they do provide a convenient place to store items you don't use every day—like seasonal decor, tools, and maintenance equipment.

In all, the family gained a wider finished staircase, the basement office, and an entertainment area with a dry bar, a 72-inch flat-screen television and a table for board games and casual dining.

We’ve rounded up the best basement lighting options on the market, making any type of basement cozier and more functional in no time. By Alex Rennie Updated: Jan 06, 2025 11:49 AM EST Staff ...

A dark Minneapolis basement is transformed into a cozy retreat, complete with sauna. Subscribe. Log In. Minnesota News You Can Use. Subscribe. The Latest. 2 Hours ago.