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TV media basement living room with leather sofa.

15 Basement Ceiling Ideas to Inspire Your Space 15 Basement Ceiling Ideas to Inspire Your Space

By Ayn Monique Klahre, Theresa Clement, Updated by Paul Rankin

A newly installed sump pump in an uncovered sump pit as seen from above.

DIY

Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Joe Provey, Updated by Michelle Larson

A teal chair and two small white metal tables are placed in a concrete basement room.

14 Unfinished Basement Ideas You Can DIY in a Weekend 14 Unfinished Basement Ideas You Can DIY in a Weekend

By Jennifer Noonan, Katie Nolan, Updated by Theresa Clement

GE 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier With Built-In Pump

The GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier Kept My Humid Basement Bone-Dry The GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier Kept My Humid Basement Bone-Dry

By Katie Barton

A basement filled with furniture and bikes flooded with water

How To: Dry a Wet Basement How To: Dry a Wet Basement

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

A group of the Best Dehumidifiers for Basements placed together on a green and brown lawn.

The Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, Tested and Reviewed The Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

A water leak in a basement wall.

Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A worker repairs a foundation.

How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? (2024 Data) How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? (2024 Data)

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

A view through the doorway of a very old, musty basement with peeling walls.

Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement? Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement?

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

A view of a finished basement.

How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement? (2024 Guide) How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement? (2024 Guide)

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Open storm cellar door. Horizontal.

Is Your Basement Tornado-Ready? How to Prep the Space—And What to Keep on Hand Is Your Basement Tornado-Ready? How to Prep the Space—And What to Keep on Hand

layout of the best sump pumps displayed in a room

The Best Sump Pumps for Crawl Spaces and Basements, Tested The Best Sump Pumps for Crawl Spaces and Basements, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Cost to Dig Out a Basement

How Much Does It Cost to Dig Out a Basement? How Much Does It Cost to Dig Out a Basement?

By Timothy Dale

How Much Does It Cost to Frame a Basement

How Much Does It Cost to Frame a Basement? How Much Does It Cost to Frame a Basement?

By Timothy Dale

How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install? How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install?

By Katie Flannery

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Basement Remodel Cost - Cost Range + Average - December 2023

Breaking Down Basement Remodel Cost and Budgeting Breaking Down Basement Remodel Cost and Budgeting

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

Basement Window Security Main

8 Steps to Take for Better Basement Window Security 8 Steps to Take for Better Basement Window Security

By Meghan Wentland

water seeping through basement floor

Solved! Why Is Water Seeping Through My Basement Floor? Solved! Why Is Water Seeping Through My Basement Floor?

By Melissa Graham

water leaking into my basement after heavy rain

Solved! Here’s What to Do About Water Leaking Into the Basement After Heavy Rain Solved! Here’s What to Do About Water Leaking Into the Basement After Heavy Rain

By Melissa Graham

Basement Flooring

Basement Flooring 101 Basement Flooring 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila