Old unfinished basement ideas

The basement of my two-family house started with a dirt floor and approximately 6′ of clearance from the dirt to the first floor rafters. Some of the pipes made the clearance even less. I decided t…

When we bought our house, the basement laundry room area was thoroughly gross and rather dangerous. It is significantly less gross and dangerous now! Here’s all the unglamorous work that went…

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.

Designed by Nathan Taylor and J. Kent Martin of Obelisk Home - Photos by Randy Colwell

If you have an unfinished basement, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time down there. The air is musty, the floors are damp, and it feels just a tiny bit creepy. Luckily, there are some simple ways to get the feel of a finished basement without shelling out thousands of dollars. Here, 10 ways to turn your basement into a space where the entire family will want to hang out.

Hi friends! We've been going like crazy updating our home. When I announced we were moving and buying a new house, the original plan was to work on the house two and a half months before closing. Things change and rarely go according to the perfect plans in our heads, and we closed the day before...Read More

Our basement remodel was an investment of time and money. But the outcome was worth it and more! We now have a bright and clean, yet cozy and comfortable space that adds to our home in so many ways.

Yes you CAN have a beautiful basement! Check out these affordable DIY basement makeover projects to make your basement beautiful and functional. Included are ideas to make basement windows look bigger, make basement ceilings feel taller and look high end, wall treatments to add height and character, adding a bathroom without breaking concrete and so much more! One of these rooms was even featured in the Feb 2019 issue of BHG mag.

This Toronto home is filled to the brim with stylish thrift hauls, DIY projects, and chic details.

If you have an old basement with the laundry downstairs like me, you may want ideas to update and refresh your space. This project has been...

by Robin Along the way, we have become experts in basement ceiling ideas. We're actually very proud of this. It's a great example of what we're all about: taking a problem and figuring out an

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 […]

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.

Stone wall basement playroom

You’ll be amazed by this incredible before-and-after basement makeover! The extra space in this home was put to use by adding stylish rooms (including a living space with a bar, a laundry room, a bedroom, an office, and a family room). Storage and bright colors were incorporated into the remodeling plans for this formerly forgotten space. An industrial ceiling was a smart choice that saved money and added style.

See a cold unfinished basement transform into a dreamy retro hangout with a DIY home bar.

Unfinished Basement Organization Ideas & Tips Transform your unfinished basement with practical organization ideas that optimize space and declutter efficiently. Your go-to guide for a tidy haven!