Basement Finishing

Carpet makes a finished basement warm and inviting, but unless you use the right kind of carpet pad odor caused by moisture rising through the…

We'll show you how to install a preassembled glass block panel for a basement window. This is much easier than installing a traditional…

If your basement is wet and your lawn is too flat or has too much clay to drain, you may need to direct your gutters into a dry well. Learn how…

Turn your unfinished basement into beautiful, functional living space. Framing basement walls and ceilings is the core of any basement finishing…

Prevent damp basement floors from ruining carpet and other finished flooring. Install dimpled polyethylene to create an air space between the…

Diagnose the causes for your wet basement problem and learn what the likely solutions are—and when you should call in a pro.

Install wider, flatter heating and cooling ducts (you can have them custom made) to increase headroom in your basement, especially when…

We show two good ways to insulate and finish a basement or concrete wall. A 2x2 wall saves space and a 2x4 wall is easier to assemble and…

Cracks in basement walls are common, but they can also be a sign of a weaken wall. We'll tell you how to handle this potentially dangerous…

If downspouts and regrading don't cure your damp basement, the most effective solution may be a drainage system and sump pump, which will…

How do you keep water out of the basement? First, try easy fixes likes gutters and landscaping. The next step is interior drain tile and a sump…

Wet or damp basements create musty odors and mold. Solutions are not always easy, but you can track the source of the moisture with a few simple…

A wet carpet in a flooded basement may be salvageable, depending on the water source, but you have to work fast before mold starts growing.…

Learn the drywall taping tips and techniques that pros use to speed up their work. Avoid irritating problems like lumpy mud, nail pops and tape…

In just a couple of hours, you can seal and insulate your rim joists, which are major sources of heat loss in many homes. This project will…

In this article, we'll show you how to avoid common sanding mistakes and offer several tips for getting the best results from your drywall…

One bowed stud can make a whole wall look bad. Before you hang the drywall, fix badly warped studs so that the finished wall will look straight…

Setting-type joint compound, lightweight joint compound, all-purpose compound and others all have their unique uses. Learn the difference…

Whether you're finishing a basement, repairing a damaged wall, or hanging drywall in a new house, these taping tips will help you make…

We'll show you all the how-to steps you need to install a basement egress window, from cutting a hole in the basement wall to framing the…