Tucked away beneath the house is a room that may not get the same stylistic attention as spaces like bedrooms and living rooms, but certainly deserves it. Basements are often neglected spaces where ...

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Decorators face plenty of uphill battles, but one of the trickiest spaces to work with is actually downhill: the basement. How do you make a subterranean space that’s often associated with root ...

Ask the Expert Ask the Carpenter: The paint on the basement walls is peeling Ask the Carpenter’s Rob Robillard answers readers’ questions about basement moisture and icicle prevention. Get more expert ...

Homeowners hoping to spread their wings around the house are increasingly heading downstairs to create more living space. Whether it’s for a home office, a home theater room, a playroom for the kids, ...

Q. I would like to know how to make a whitewash to coat the basement walls. Sealers have been tried and they flake off. I just want a clean, bright effect. What can you suggest? A. The reason regular ...