Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

A clean, dry basement—there, doesn’t that sound nice? Yet the fact is, many of us live with basements that are damp, which makes them unpleasant to visit and inhospitable for our belongings. To find ...

Q. We've been getting quite a bit of rain lately and when I walked downstairs into our basement last night I noticed some water on the floor by the base of the cement walls. It's not a lot, maybe a ...

The fall rains are about to hit the GTA and if you haven’t already, it is time to seriously start thinking about the status of your basement. If you are not confident with the waterproofing mechanisms ...

A. You may be getting water in your basement for any of the following reasons: lack of gutters, improper ground sloping, clogged perimeter pipes, or hydrostatic pressure. Your dehumidifier is not ...

TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The cold season has taken everyone by surprise this year, especially the amount of snow witnessed. But as the temperatures are slowly starting to rise, one ...

Most houses are based on an extremely useful space: the basement. However, in the case of an old house, the fitting of the basement in the bedroom or in the playroom is not always possible, due to ...

Before you implement any of our tips for finishing basements, you need to take stock of your space. You will likely need to add plumbing and wiring to your basement, including a separate bathroom.