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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Basement waterproofing is no joke. Whether it's a soaked finished basement, or an unfinished basement with persistent leaks, water in the basement presents an immediate and stressful problem. You ...

Q: After heavy rainfall yesterday, I noticed water seeping through my basement floor. I removed the water and dried my floors, but the water is back today. What should I do to fix the issue and ...

Similar to performing repairs and renovations, summer is also the best time to waterproof your home’s basement. From June to September, we get a much appreciated break from the rain. That makes it the ...

Because they’re below grade and close to the water table, basements tend to be damp. That can be a major issue for anyone hoping to finish their basement, because drywall, flooring and interior paint ...