Updating a whole room is never a small project, but with these tips for finishing basements you'll be well prepared. Before ...

When Christopher Poehlmann and Kate Kramer were ready to downsize, they took on one of their biggest DIY projects yet.

"Then it creates hydrostatic pressure on your basement floor or walls." Issues with plumbing, such as broken or burst pipes, clogged drains or appliance malfunctions, can also cause flooding. In older ...

Thinking about adding a bathroom to your basement? This step-by-step guide ... off the ground without costly mistakes. From rough-in plumbing to moisture control, here’s what you need to know ...

I’ve shared in a few recent columns how I’m helping my son finish his basement ... to the floor. I did some math and discovered we could use gravity to drain this bathroom. The plumbing ...

The ground floor leads to a kitchen and dining area ... windows were boarded, the plumbing barely functioned, and the place smelled of cat pee. It was a gut job. But doing the work in winter ...

There isn't one particular factor that has plagued Houston in this stretch, rather, the team is struggling on both sides of the floor. The Rockets rank fourth in defensive rating this season (109. ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

It is open to the family room, where a rough-hewed beam runs across the ceiling ... hanging from an original ceiling medallion. Hardwood floors continue from the dining room to the front of ...