Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We ...

Finishing a basement is an ideal way to expand your living space without expanding your house. Since your basement already has the basics of a room in place - walls, floor, ceiling - it doesn't take a ...