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There are plenty of reasons to consider renovating your basement. Whether you’re looking to accommodate a growing family or simply trying to grow the value of your home, your basement can be an ...

Ceiling ideas are not often on the top of people's lists when putting together a design scheme for a room, however, whether you're planning on converting a basement or refreshing an existing ...

Sure, you can add a ping-pong table and a mini-fridge to a basement and call it a day ... When designing the floor plan, she kept 50% for adults, 25% for the kids to play, and 25% for storage.

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Pay particular attention to the seam where the foundation wall meets the floor; that’s where water will often seep into a basement. For best results, wait for a dry day when the air and wall ...