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We started a major house renovation last fall. Part of that project allowed us to gain interior access to our old, original basement (our house was originally built in 1896!). Prior to the renovation, we
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Yes you CAN have a beautiful basement! Check out these affordable DIY basement makeover projects to make your basement beautiful and functional. Included are ideas to make basement windows look bigger, make basement ceilings feel taller and look high end, wall treatments to add height and character, adding a bathroom without breaking concrete and so much more! One of these rooms was even featured in the Feb 2019 issue of BHG mag.
An example of a painted basement ceiling (black) with photos. Why we chose this option, how we did it and if we would do it again.
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I have two questions for you. First, are you lucky enough to have a lower level offering extra multi-functional living space? Second, are you making the most of it to impress buyers? Probably not, home experts say. If you’re not thoughtful about your basement layout and its uses, it won’t actually add much value to your property. Here are six common mistakes you may be making when it comes to making the most of basements, and what to do instead.
Gain inspiration from this DIY basement makeover. See the matertials and basement storage ideas used to create a funcitional home space for kids & adults.
Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.
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Converting a Storage Room into a Bathroom, DIY Style Problem DIY influencer Sammy Pampani has turned what was once a hobby into a full-on passion project. After beginning to document her DIY projects on Instagram only a year and a half ago, she quickly grew her fanbase and now has over 10,000 followers. Sammy can […]
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A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to best build basement walls.
When Louise Gray founder Alexandra Bennett decided to upgrade her basement laundry room, custom fixes made it work.
Learn how we used Masterseal 581 with MasterEmaco A 660 to help waterproof cinderblocks in our basement. Read this Masterseal product review.
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How to update an unfinished basement on a budget. It's time to use the available space and create a cozy room you can enjoy now.
We're all longing for some quiet space to call our own, and if you're fortunate enough to have a basement, that's a great place to stake out. But before you jump in with both feet, take some tips from the pros and review our list of mistakes to avoid.
We just finished our basement remodel. Phew! We learned a lot and now we're passing our wisdom to you. Here's seven things we learned.
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I created a DIY finished basement ledge over the half concrete wall in our basement adding farmhouse style and functionality to an otherwise unusable space.
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There are two choices when faced with an eyesore that is NOT part of the decor plan.1. Hide it so it just blends in and you forget about it.2. Turn it into a st…
Framing a basement wall against concrete or cinderblock is not as hard as you would think. See the process we took to finish a basement by insulating and framing the walls ourselves.
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The basement isn’t exactly the most exciting part of the house, but it remains an essential area that is more than a glorified storage area. Here are 15+ basement ceiling ideas worth considering.
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A fresh coat of paint can update a space and why not paint concrete floors to look spectacular. See the process of how to paint basement concrete floors with concrete paint.
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Learn tips and tricks for framing basement walls with ease. Read more about our first time building walls to finish our basement.
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