Inspect Plumbing and Wiring Before you implement any of our tips for finishing basements, you need to take stock of your space. You will likely need to add plumbing and wiring to your basement, ...

A garage is more than just a place to park your car. For many buyers, it’s a key part of the home. It can be a workshop, a ...

Creepy alleged serial murderer Rex Heuermann was obsessed with firearms and kept a serious weapons cache in a concrete basement room, which almost nobody was allowed to see. However, one of the ...

You can gain a lot of square footage by finishing a basement, but below-grade concrete walls require special consideration before the space is habitable. To build comfortable living quarters, here ...

Seal Cracks: Inspect your basement walls and floors for cracks. Sealing these can help prevent water from seeping in. Have a Plan: Create a plan for what to do if flooding occurs.

Having dug away at a steep hill next to Elliff Hall, crews are now preparing to pour concrete and erect basement walls at what will be Lincoln University's Health and Security Sciences Institute.

The right basement flooring can turn a below-grade space into a cozy retreat. There are many terrific flooring options that ...

When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...

Updating a concrete basement floor to a stained floor is a satisfying weekend project that not only enhances the space’s appearance but also creates a more durable flooring option for high ...

Hydrostatic pressure: Heavy, waterlogged soil presses against basement walls, forcing water through tiny cracks. How's your local water table?

Later, he moved on from carpentry and purchased brick-faced aluminum forms and began pouring concrete basement walls in the Columbus, Fall River, Beaver Dam and surrounding areas.