Upgrading a basement is a fun blank canvas of a DIY project that doesn’t have to break the bank! No need to overhaul the entire basement by knocking out walls for natural light or involving ...

Learn how to frame basement walls with this DIY Basement wall framing tutorial video. In this video, I show you how "I" framed my basement walls - not necessarily how YOU should frame yours. Half a ...

This article describes a low cost method of building insulated basement walls without concrete, using geotextiles. Typical basement walls are expensive and use large amounts of concrete, a major ...

I understand the problem of a cold basement. When the ground freezes, a great deal of heat is lost through the basement walls. If possible, I would first dig a trench a few feet down around the ...

Q: Should I use screws or nails when framing a basement wall? What’s the best option for long-term strength? A: I’ve always used nails when framing basement walls, even though screws are stronger and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

The basement is where good intentions go to hide. Damp corners. Tippy towers of boxes. Lost gloves, rogue bulbs, and the mystery cable you’re scared to throw away. Sturdy shelves change that story. I ...