Finishing a basement window? This DIY guide shows you exactly how to install drywall returns and trim out a basement window for a polished, professional look no special tools required.

Remodeling a basement is a popular home improvement project. A finished basement makes the space more functional and, when done correctly, can add a considerable amount of living space to a home.

Q: We are finishing off part of the basement into a utility room. The washer, dryer, and laundry tub are already there, with the plumbing anchored to the cement walls. We have framed in the walls with ...

My daughter and son-in-law have a home that sits on sandy soil and has a very deep, full basement. They are planning on finishing the basement to include a bedroom. There is a large escape window, so ...

As soon as your paperwork comes in, you can begin gathering tools to fill out your toolbox. While you do not have to try and take on the task of finishing your basement on your own, it can still ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 83rd installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

So you never got around to “finishing” your basement, but that doesn’t mean it should go unused. If you have a lot of space down there to enjoy, but not enough time or money for a complete overhaul, ...

This is the story of how I turned an unfinished basement into a fully renovated living space and saved over $30,000 in the process. Watch the entire transformation in this stunning DIY time-lapse as ...

The holidays always serve up a lot of reminders to us — everything from what not to buy Aunt Mary to what not to serve to Uncle Bob. Those big family gatherings also point out shortfalls in the home.