Cheap basement wall ideas

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 […]

Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement

My sister called and said she needed more space. She has five kids and they live in a three bedroom home. She has one living room. I casually suggested that she use a room in her basement and make it into a living/bedroom space. We brainstormed about it and she asked how much do you think it would cost. I said, "$500.00." She said she would think about it. Then she called the next day and said, "I have had a vision.. I think it will work, will you come and help." Of course I said yes…

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A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to best build basement walls.

Six months ago, I decided it was time to tackle the basement. It smelled slightly musty, was full of cobwebs and the carcasses of pill bugs...

Finishing Basement Walls Without Drywall: Options and Alternatives

I love shiplap! In this post I'm showing off a cheap and easy faux shiplap wall DIY. We did this in our hallway and I love how it turned out.

Want to know the alternatives to drywall? In this complete guide, well give you the top 20 list plus so much more.