Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

1. A pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a pit dug through the basement floor. Sump pumps are common in Washington and are often incorporated into new-house construction. 2. If your ...

We New Englanders love the water and eagerly await the marine pursuits of summer. However, we don’t like having water seep into our basements for any reason. Many of the homes in our region are older ...

In Highlandville, Mo., Steven Huff of Wisconsin-based concrete company TF Forming Systems is building a 72,000-sf mansion, called Pensmore, to serve as a model for sustainability. "It's not feasible ...

In 1994, Mike Hancock gave up his job as a project manager with a nuclear power plant to put his engineering background to use in the residential building industry. He moved to Oklahoma where he ...

Calculating your final basement conversion costs will largely depend on whether you're converting a basement, adding a new one, or upgrading an existing cellar. If you have an existing underground ...

Basement waterproofing combines a number of techniques to stop water buildup in the basement. Musty odors, water stains, mold, and visible water are just some signs you may need basement waterproofing ...