Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Transform this sometimes drab space into your favorite room in the house. James Merrell When you think of a basement, you may ...

If utilized to their greatest potential, basements can add ample space to your home. While most are below ground level and sometimes are windowless, dark and dingy, there are ways to lighten and ...

Basements don't exactly have the most stellar design reputation. They're often thought of as dank and dingy with dark corners and a mysteriously musty smell no one can quite pinpoint. But if you've ...

A basement with a low ceiling can feel more like a cramped cave than a usable part of your home. Many homeowners simply relegate this space to storage, letting valuable square footage go to waste. But ...

Finishing a basement is an ideal way to expand your living space without expanding your house. Since your basement already has the basics of a room in place - walls, floor, ceiling - it doesn't take a ...