Building a basement

Learn how much it costs to build a new foundation with price factors for a crawl space, pier & beam, or full basement installation.

Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.

We scrutinized several methods for building a cost effective, easy to build and rock solid cabin foundation for our 20ft x 24ft cabin.

Learn tips and tricks for framing basement walls with ease. Read more about our first time building walls to finish our basement.

Finishing a basement rec room is a great way to boost living space in your home, but only if you get the details right. Click to learn the essential basics.

Follow along in our basement remodel: the bathroom. We were able to add a small but full bathroom. See the before and after photos and all the details.

Add a bathroom in your basement without busting up the concrete floor.

If you’re not thoughtful about your basement layout and its uses, it won't actually add much value to your property. Here are six common mistakes you may be making when it comes to making the most of basements, and what to do instead. #basement #basementlayout #basementspace #basementideas #livingroom #livingroomlayout #entertainingspace #layouttips #interiordesign #homedecor #finishedbasement

Many people have the idea of a basement as a dark, damp, mildewed, musty smelling place under the house where the water heater, furnace and creepy crawlers live. In the past, they were often called…