Last week I began a reply to D.C. about how best to finish a portion of his basement. The house is about a year old, so my first concern was that he make absolutely certain that there are not water ...

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. FBI ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Finished basements boost home value and can add hundreds of usable square footage to your home. They’re perfect for creating rooms ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By no means should your basement be an afterthought—if yours could use a bit of a refresh, start with the walls. Whether you opt ...

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 ...