Basement construction before 1970 was a byproduct of proper frost-line engineering, not a luxury add-on. Mid-century poured concrete walls were built to handle lateral soil pressure that modern ...

Depending on where you live, basements may or may not be commonplace. In the United States, the existence of basements varies by region. It's extremely common in northern states for homes to have ...

While some people take their basement for granted, others have never seen a basement in their life. But why aren't basements attached to every home? The primary factors that explain why some houses ...

Finishing a basement is an excellent way to create more living space in a home. A finished basement can also provide up to a 70 percent return on investment (ROI) and be an asset to potential ...

Basement renovations carry a special advantage. They allow historical homes to be preserved while also expanding the housing ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...