Carving out some bonus space as you shelter in place could be a good plan for families to keep their sanity. Here are two recent basement remodels that have definitely come in handy during the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Builders say more homeowners are finishing their basements as an alternative to above-ground additions, with the added benefit of getting better returns on their investment than they might from ...

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 ...

There are so many good reasons to remodel your basement -- more usable room, additional privacy, increased resale value, and energy efficiency, to name just a few. The best part is that basement ...

ONE SEATTLE family found extra cash during the recession right inside their four walls. Sure, it took months of planning and construction, but sustainable interior designer Piper Lauri Salogga and her ...

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 ...