Basement How-to Guide

Install a plank ceiling? We use Armstrong Ceilings in our basement renos. Here’s what you need to know before you begin your basement ceiling project.

How to frame basement walls like a pro. Read this about framing basement walls and watch the video on how to frame a basement before you get started.

Trying to find out how to get rid of termites can be confusing and stressful, because right now, you may be sitting next to a…

Installing a new ceiling in a basement or garage is easier and faster with a suspended ceiling. When you are planning a basement remodeling project, the…

A finished basement is a thing of beauty. The transition from cold, concrete cellar to a sweet spot for everything from relaxing to working out…

Choosing a basement ceiling solution when planning a basement remodel can be a tough process. From the dreaded popcorn ceiling to style and home decor…

VIDEO: When you build a wall for your finished basement there’s a lot going on. It’s more challenging than framing one outside to, for instance,…

I hope this video about how to paint a room by ‘cutting in’ with a paint brush saves you time and makes your project easier…

Home improvement: Three tips to insulate a basement quickly, safely, and more easily. Insulation isn’t just about staying warm, it’s about fire and building code,…

The better the framing is, the easier and better the trim and drywall and door openings and everything else after it can be. Here’s how to remodel a basement.

Not everyone’s vision for a man cave is the same. For Mark, he wanted to have a space to hang out, work, and exercise.

Adding a bathroom to a basement remodeling project—especially where one was never intended to exist—can be tricky. Here are 5-things to plan for. 1–Plumbing vents….

Install an ejector pump for basement bathroom remodeling so you can flush a toilet. Here’s what you need to know about a basement bathroom pump.

The best way to cut ceiling tiles for a suspended ceiling isn’t hard but it does take attention to detail and the right tools. Here’s how to cut ceiling tiles.

A wet basement is a big problem. Unless you’re Sponge-Bob, water inside your house is not good. Here are wet basement solutions you can do.

The key—whether you’re talking flooded basement from storm or sewage or from a slow leak—is to keep the space dry.

How do I dry out my basement? The magical dehumidifier box can literally change your life, by adding more comfortable square footage into your home….

When framing new walls while refinishing a basement—especially in an old house—it is important to place studs directly under the existing floor joists above (when…

Beth Anne asks: Hey guys, I have a question for you for when you’re on NBC 10.How do we fix a small hole in our…

Mark and Theresa shared a quick fix for repairing basement cracks and how to get started staining wood on NBC’s The 10! Show. View more…