Winter has forced most projects indoors. In that vein, Popular Mechanics followed the crew of HGTV's Rip & Renew as they did a major basement renovation in Brookhaven, Penn. The project involved demolition on the entire basement and putting in a completely new one. The difference between the before and after pictures is astonishing. Read it for some inspiration and tips on how to deal with basement masonry and drop ceilings.
