How to DIY Laundry Shelves
Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.
Using a Water Powered Backup Sump Pump
Drain your sump even when the power is out
How to Paint Concrete Floors
Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.
Pro Tips for Basement Finishing
These are great tips on how to solve many of the problems you're likely to encounter when working on your...
How to Achieve Better Yard Drainage
Soggy yard? Here are your options.
A Pro Carpenter’s Guide to Framing Basement Walls
A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...
How to Plumb a Basement Bathroom
Roughing-in the plumbing for a basement bathroom is a big job, but the savings are huge.
How to Finish a Basement Wall
Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement
How to Finish, Frame, and Insulate a Basement
With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find...
How to Upgrade Your Shower in a Weekend
Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.
10 Tips for Dealing With Water Damage, Mold and Mildew
We'll walk you through how to prevent mold after water damage.
DIY Wooden Garage Cabinets
Inexpensive, enormous and surprisingly easy to build
Tips for Better Drywall Taping
Simple tricks for fast, flawless drywall finishing
How to Install Surface-Mounted Wiring and Conduit
With metal conduit, you can run power almost anywhere. We'll show you how to do it safely and easily.
How to Eliminate Basement Odor and Sewer Smells
Stop sewer gas from entering the basement.
How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen
Add dramatic under cabinet lighting in a weekend without tearing up your walls to install the wiring.
How to Estimate a Concrete Order
Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much...
How to Fix Spalling Concrete
What is concrete spalling and how do you fix concrete spalling? Don't replace your driveway, patio or basement floor—just resurface...
DIY Concrete Crack Repair
You can fix many concrete cracks yourself
Survive a Tornado | How to Choose a Safe Room
Safe rooms are designed to stay anchored to the ground during a tornado. But maybe more importantly, a safe room...
How to Grow a Cocktail Garden
Leave the specialty hops to the basement brewmasters and the grapes to the boutique wineries, we're talking about plants used...
Basement Waterproofing: How to Install a Basement Drainage System
Install a sump pump as part of your basement waterproofing system.
How to Build Sports Ball Storage Rack
If you're tired of soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs and every other kind of bouncy ball rolling around your garage (or...
Insulate Basement Rim Joists
Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.
Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs
Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.
Installing Glass Block Windows in Basement
The most practical basement window—glass block windows—is also the simplest to install.
Learn How to Stop Basement Leaks and Dry a Wet Basement for Good
How to build a series of low walls around your basement windows to let in more light.
How to Install a Terraced Window Well in Your Basement
