Finishing basement walls

Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.

Check out these Ideas for remodeling a basement without having to put up traditional studs and drywall (sheetrock) on the concrete or stone walls.

Finishing Basement Walls Without Drywall: Options and Alternatives

One of the smartest moves you can make as a homeowner is to finish your basement, increasing your home's value and adding comfort and utility. You can transform your basement into a family room, home gym, sauna/spa, office, spare bedroom, sewing room, workshop, children's playroom... the possibilities are endless! So, what should the walls look […]

How to finish a basement Some things you probably have never thought of! PLUS a printable checklist to help you plan!

My basement is unfinished and there’s no way I can afford to get it finished any time soon. I sit and see this ugly view and it’s making me nuts! Help! I don’t want to do anything fancy and it’s really just half a wall cuz the rest is concrete which I dont mind. TIA! Hide eyesore quickly and easily with Nicetown curtains that Amazon reviewers swear by!

Whether you're looking to finish your basement or just freshen your unfinished basement, we've got the solution for you.

From waterproofing to stair lights to adding a bathroom, here are 10 things you won't regret doing when finishing a basement.

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Framing a basement wall against concrete or cinderblock is not as hard as you would think. See the process we took to finish a basement by insulating and framing the walls ourselves.

Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting space

When you’re tackling a home remodeling project, drywall isn’t your only option. Consider these wall surfaces that don’t require mudding and taping.

Can't afford a full basement renovation, but still want to be able to use the space comfortably? These inexpensive DIY updates can make a big difference.

Do you have a plan to build a new home and aren’t keen on installing drywall? I don’t blame you! Who likes the hollow knocking noise that drywall produces. I know I don’t. This is why I’ve listed the best drywall alternatives that I’m sure you’ll love, especially after learning more about the drawbacks of drywalls.

Wood paneling and tile and fluorescent lights, oh my! Heather’s basement was lacking a cozy charm and full of standard issue basement problems (we’re talking about you, mold) so she flexed some serious DIY muscle and turned the space into a warm, family friendly hang out. From Heather: This basement remodel was a heavy lift. We started out with a linoleum and wood paneled jungle, complete with mold, mice, mildew, and hardly a beam of natural light as far as the eye could see.

I am sharing my step-by-step process to paint an exposed basement ceiling (including what I would change) and the materials needed!

All of the details on how we are DIY'ing our basement renovation to finish the basement. From what we hired out, to what we DIY'ed.

How to drywall over a concrete block wall. How to finish a basement.