The basement floor is typically made of solid, sealed concrete that is designed for long-lasting durability. However, the plain appearance, hard texture, and cold temperature can definitely make the ...

Finishing a basement comes with a lot of work, specifically with the flooring choice. Often times, this room gets overlooked and appears colder in design. But, with all the extra room basements have, ...

Basements tend not to be the most celebrated of spaces in the home. Even the dictionary.com definition—“a story of a building, partly or wholly underground”—is decidedly drab. Generally comprising ...

Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

There are many benefits of owning a home that has a basement foundation. Basements provide an out-of-the-way place to install mechanical equipment, such as the furnace, water heater, boiler, and oil ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.