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Luxurious finished basement with large sectional couch, area rug, and polished wood-look floors.
Flooring

10 Basement Flooring Ideas That DIYers Can Install Themselves

By Timothy Dale

TV media basement living room with leather sofa.
Basements

15 Basement Ceiling Ideas to Inspire Your Space

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

A man in a red shirt prepares wall insulation for a basement.
DIY

A Guide to Insulating Basement Walls

By Timothy Dale

The Best Flooring For Basements Options
Reviews

The Best Flooring for Basements

By Tony Carrick

The Best Foundation Repair Companies Options
Reviews

The Best Foundation Repair Companies

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Basement Lighting Options
Lighting

The Best Basement Lighting

By Tom Scalisi

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

Breaking Down Basement Remodel Cost and Budgeting

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

Basement Window Security Main
Basements

8 Steps to Take for Better Basement Window Security

By Meghan Wentland

A worker repairs a foundation.
Basements

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pump Options
Plumbing Supplies

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pumps

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

21 Stunning Mother-in-Law Suites You’ll Want to See
Bedrooms

21 Stunning Mother-in-Law Suites You’ll Want to See

By Andreana Lefton

The Best Wireless Surround-Sound System Options
Tech & Electronics

The 7 Best Wireless Surround-Sound Systems for the Home, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Markkus Rovito

Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home
Building & Installing

Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home

By Michelle Ullman

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home
Repair & Maintenance

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

Beautiful Basements: 13 Surprisingly Cool Underground Amenities in Real American Homes
Interior Design

Beautiful Basements: 13 Surprisingly Cool Underground Amenities in Real American Homes

By Andreana Lefton

3 Basement Drains for a Dry Downstairs Living Space
Basements

All You Need to Know About Basement Drains

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement
Mold & Mildew

7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement

By Glenda Taylor

14 Tips for a Cozy Basement Bedroom
Basements

14 Tips for a Cozy Basement Bedroom

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning up a blooded basement. Narrow depth of field.
Basements

Basement Waterproofing: Here’s How to Dry Out a Wet Basement—And How Much It Costs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Shortcuts to a Not-So-Scary Basement
Basements

10 Shortcuts to a Not-So-Scary Basement

By Jennifer Noonan