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These three previously featured basements have their own unique uses and aesthetics, but every one offers a cozy retreat.

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 ...

Turning an unfinished basement or bonus room (such as the attic) into a living area is a major remodeling project that involves hundreds of details. Before you get started, take stock of the space and ...

Like many houses with raised basements, the first floor in Lindsey and Pinky Rohm's Uptown home served for years mainly as a catch-all for unneeded items. It was just a "dark mess with a pool table ...

Quite a few readers have questions about basements, finished ones and those ready for a remodel. Basements tend to be a cost-effective way to add living space to your home. Given the wide variety and ...

There are plenty of reasons to consider renovating your basement. Whether you’re looking to accommodate a growing family or simply trying to grow the value of your home, your basement can be an ...

Orange sectional sofa in a carpeted basement - Katey Merola/Shutterstock Making decisions about installing flooring in the basement requires considering several factors, such as comfort, how the space ...