Survive a Tornado | How to Choose a Safe Room
Safe rooms are designed to stay anchored to the ground during a tornado. But maybe more importantly, a safe room...
12 Unfinished Basement Ideas for Your Home
Most people only go into their unfinished basements when it's time to adjust the heat or look at an appliance....
Simple DIY Basement Pull-Up Bar
Looking for an easy way to upgrade your workout routine? Add this easy pull-up bar to your basement. Finished basement...
A Drier Basement with Drylock Extreme
As a contractor, finished basements always make me a little nervous, and I usually won’t take on a basement job...
Basement Waterproofing: How to Install a Basement Drainage System
Install a sump pump as part of your basement waterproofing system.
Home Gym Ideas
A home gym is a great way to save money. Take a look at the top home gym ideas from...
The 8 Best Beer Fridges for Your Garage or Man Cave
The best beer fridges are a lot more than just mini fridges you store brewskis in. We found the top...
14 Awesome Man Cave Spaces for Watching the Big Game
It doesn't matter what sport you prefer, when you sit down to watch the big game, you want to do...
Insulate Basement Rim Joists
Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.
Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs
Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.
Glass Block Window Installation in the Basement
The most practical basement window—glass block windows—is also the simplest to install.
12 Tips for Fixing a Leaky Basement
How to build a series of low walls around your basement windows to let in more light. The first step in learning how to get rid of musty smell is to find the culprit. Quick action is the key You may need an interior drain and sump pump to solve the problem Used for both electronic consoles or old-school dice and boards, game rooms are growing in popularity for homeowners and renters...How to Install a Terraced Window Well in Your Basement
How to Get Rid of a Basement’s Smell
How to Dry Out Wet Carpet in the Basement
How to Install a Drain Tile in the Basement
25 Cool Game Room Ideas for All Ages
Installing Basement Carpet Padding In a Finished Basement
Choosing the right pad makes all the difference
25 Tips for Turning a Basement into a Living Space
Homes that have extra, unused basement space have a readymade renovation project just waiting to be started. Finishing a...
How to Install Basement Carpet
Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.
18 Tips for Finishing Basements
Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting space
Do Waterproof Coatings Really Work?
Do waterproof coatings work? The short answer is yes. We’ve used waterproof coatings in basements with great results.
How to Build a Space-Saving Flip-Top Workbench
A space-saving workshop on wheels!
Save Time and Money With This Self-Draining DIY Dehumidifier
If you forget to empty the tank on your dehumidifier, it’ll either overflow or shut off. That defeats the whole...
10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Basement or Crawl Space
Unfinished basements and crawl spaces can be a great place to store items you don't use all the time. But...
23 Tips on How to Get Moisture Out of the Basement
Add some value to your home with a finished basement! Check out these tips for making sure you start...
How to Flatten Basement Ductwork to Gain Space
The easiest way to gain valuable headroom
How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer
This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.
How to Use Oil to Seal a Floor Drain P-Trap
A layer of oil keeps your floor drain sealed