Anyone with a basement knows that having a lower level is a design dream. But, while you might be fixated on how to make the most of your space—be it a home office, play area, or private theater—there ...

Can anyone point me in the direction of easy-to-understand requirements for a staircase leading from a first floor apartment to a basement rec room. We live on the first floor of a 4-family building ...

Q I live in a home built in 1968 that has a full basement. The basement stairs are the problem. Although the basement wall seems plumb, the wooden stairs are bowed, which makes them come apart at the ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

When Kitka Galvin got a new job that allowed her to work from home, she looked around for a place to put a home office. Like many homeowners seeking "new space" in their existing homes, she didn't ...

If your reclusive neighbor invites you into the deep recesses of his basement, maybe say yes. That's what Kendall Messick did. Back when he was a kid — well before becoming a photographer — he ...