These three previously featured basements have their own unique uses and aesthetics, but every one offers a cozy retreat.

“One of my favorite basement renovations is turning the area into a separate living space,” said Aja McClanahan, financial writer and real estate agent from Space Coast Move HQ. “This means you’d need ...

Mary Weichert, a real estate agent in Chatham, New Jersey, for 20 years, has seen a shift in expectations for finished basements. They're no longer just a nice-to-have feature for your home – they're ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Once upon a time, basements were just used for storage, laundry, and heating. But nowadays, a finished ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Basement finishing in West Hartford is increasingly viewed as a practical way to adapt existing homes to changing household needs. Lower-level areas that once served primarily as storage or utility ...

While some people take their basement for granted, others have never seen a basement in their life. But why aren't basements attached to every home? The primary factors that explain why some houses ...

Home insurance only covers basement floods if they happen for certain reasons. Most policies cover damage from burst pipes, leaking appliances and overflowing toilets. But a lot of basement flooding ...

A side street in East New York. The application deadline for community-based organizations to participate in administering the city’s new basement conversion pilot program launched in the East New ...