How To Use a Moisture Meter for Basement Issues

Basement moisture issues can lead to major problems for homeowners, including mold growth and structural damage. A moisture...

Refinishing Your Basement: A Comprehensive Guide

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

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...

How to Stop Your Basement From Flooding

In this video, damage-prevention specialist Michael Milligan shows how to avoid a soggy disaster.RelatedWet Basement Solutions: How to...

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...

How to Install a Sump Pump

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

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...

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...

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...

Water, Water Everywhere

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

Basement Soundproofing for Home Theaters and Music Studios: From Theory to Practical Implementation

The transformation of basement spaces into acoustically sophisticated entertainment venues and professional-grade music studios represents one of the...

Subterranean Air Rights: The Hidden Market Reshaping Urban Development

While skyscrapers dominate urban landscapes, a quieter revolution is unfolding beneath our feet. The legal concept of air...

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 Replace a Basement Window

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

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...

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...

Прием кабеля в изоляции — особенности и выгода

  Кабельная продукция с изоляцией составляет значительную часть металлолома, который можно сдать в переработку. Однако такой лом требует...

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 Frame Walls for a Basement Room

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

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