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 ...

Ready to transform your basement? This step-by-step guide shows you how to frame basement walls, including tips for bathroom layouts and framing around columns perfect for DIYers looking to tackle ...

In part 1 of this 3-part series, learn how to frame a wall in a room, demonstrated in a basement setting. The techniques ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...