Basement Remodeling, Repair Ideas

Here's how to fix rotting support posts, undersized support beams and sinking post footings.

How to build a series of low walls around your basement windows to let in more light.

When you frame exterior basement walls, insulate with rigid insulation or fiberglass insulation

Two options for dealing with potential moisture problems on a concrete basement floor

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1How to Seal Basement Water Traps With Oil
A few ounces of cooking oil in a trap will stop sewer gas from coming in your house.
2How to Install A Fiberglass Base Over Concrete
Plumbing and drain connections for basement bathrooms
3Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete
Using plywood as a base for flooring in concrete basements.
4How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating
How to frame a basement and install insulation.
5How To Build A Storm Shelter
Construct a safe room for shelter against tornadoes and hurricanes
6How To Install Basement Egress Windows
How to saw the hole, frame the opening and set a basement egress window.
7Permanent Fixes for Damp Basements
Causes and solutions for common basement water problems.
8How to Organize Your Laundry Room
Six fast and easy projects to make your laundry room a pleasant and efficient work area.
9How to Paint Garages And Basements
You can spray latex paint on garage and basement walls and ceiling without causing moisture problems.

25 Ways to Stop Smoking Cigarettes
25 Ways to stop smoking cigarettes and ways to quit smoking for good can help you towards a healthier, smoke-free life.
Thanksgiving Turkey 101
Before making a purchase, bulk up on your turkey knowledge so you can select the right bird for your Thanksgiving feast.
The Funniest Joke in the World
We have a winner for the World's Funniest Joke Contest! It's Sweden. Read on to see the gag that left them rolling in the aisles from here to Stockholm.
How to Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops
Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We'll show you the techniques for a first-rate job.
Thanksgiving Desserts
It will be difficult to wait until the end of the meal for these gorgeous desserts.