Everything You Need to Know to Dry out a Wet Basement

Jessica AshleyA wet basement is more than an inconvenience—it’s a potential threat to your home’s structural integrity and...

Sump Pump Covers: An Essential Guide

Sump pump covers are simple yet effective devices that prevent debris from entering your sump pit and even...

How To Frame Walls for a Basement Room

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva outlining key steps for framing a basement wall...

Basement Bonus Rooms

Turning an underutilized basement into a functional and inviting space can greatly improve your home’s livability and value....

A Cellar in the Basement

Smack in the middle of the basement of the Milton house, the This Old House crew found an...

How To Replace a Basement Window

Replacing an old basement window can improve your home’s energy efficiency and overall comfort. This project is possible...

How to Clear a Clogged Drain

Project detailsSkill3 out of 5Moderatedepending on the severity and location of the clogCostN/AEstimated Time10 to 30 minutes to...

From Bare-Bones Basement to Comfortable Family Hangout

Before: Zero-PrivacyStarting at the bottom may be the natural way to build a house, but ambitious renovations don’t...

Basement Remodel: Mid-century Modern Guest Suite and Living Area

Tricked-Out Basement Suite: AfterWho: Bill and Melissa ForrestWhere: St. LouisWhat they did: Turned a bare-bones basement into a...

How To Install a Utility Sink

Project detailsSkill1 out of 5EasyFairly advanced plumbing skills are needed to connect the new sink to the existing...

Refinishing Your Basement: A Comprehensive Guide

John GranenTransforming your basement from an unfinished storage area into a warm, inviting living space can significantly increase...

The Underground Climate Economy: How Basements Became Thermal Goldmines

While most homeowners view basements as storage or living spaces, a quiet revolution is repurposing these subterranean zones...

Water, Water Everywhere

If you think a flooded basement is trouble, just wait till the water’s gone—getting rid of the mucked-up...

How to Install a Drain Pump for a Basement Sink

Project detailsSkill3 out of 5ModerateRequires mid-level plumbing skillsCostAbout $175 to $225Estimated Time2 to 3 hoursInstalling a drain pump...

How to Install a Sump Pump

There are a lot of reasons why a basement might take on water. Groundwater can seep in under...

Top 10 Home Repair Questions Answered

Homeownership comes with its fair share of maintenance challenges. We put this list together based on your most...

An Unfinished Basement Gets a Masculine Makeover

Even the most die-hard family guy needs some alone time. Take Kirker Butler. The Los Angeles–based writer longed...

A Second Chance: From Raw Basement to Family Room

Valuable Real EstateIn the quest for extra square footage, a dry, unfinished basement is a holy grail. For...

Basement Renovation: Why Add on When You Can Add Under?

Most basements are little more than a place to cultivate cobwebs and store cans of paint. But fixing...

3 Steps to Prevent Basement Leaks

Spring rain is great for nourishing a garden, but not so great if it gushes into your below-grade...

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