Last week I began a reply to D.C. about how best to finish a portion of his basement. The house is about a year old, so my first concern was that he make absolutely certain that there are not water ...

Q Some time ago you responded to my inquiry regarding fixing cracks in the cinder blocks walls in the basement of my 70-year-old home. The suggestions are working well, and, prior to starting the ...

Learn How to Frame Basement Walls Step by Step with this comprehensive DIY guide perfect for transforming your unfinished basement into a functional, livable space. Follow expert tips on layout, ...

Insulated basements can add a lot of value to your home, but before you frame up the walls and insulate them, consider these types of moisture barriers to keep the walls dry. Not to be confused with a ...

StayDry® has released a comprehensive guide detailing the top five warning signs of bowing basement walls, aiming to help homeowners identify potential structural issues early and prevent extensive ...

Partition walls are easy to build with basic do-it-yourself tools and skills. But there are a few wrinkles when you build them in the basement, which is where many homeowners have the largest ...

When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...