It typically costs between $2,800 and $34,500 to finish a basement, with homeowners across the country paying a national average of $18,398. The biggest factors that affect cost for this project ...

When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...

Q: We are finishing off part of the basement into a utility room. The washer, dryer, and laundry tub are already there, with the plumbing anchored to the cement walls. We have framed in the walls with ...

Finding more space for storage, bedrooms and a place to hang out in your home can seem like an impossible task. But a basement, even if it's currently an empty space with a concrete floor, bare walls ...

Keep winter chills outside with these easy (and cozy) fixes.

This story is sponsored by Dan & Sons Turnkey Basements. Finishing your basement is one of the most impactful ways to expand your living space and add long-term value to your home. It can transform an ...

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass?

Question: In a conversation with a builder last week, I was asked how I plan to provide a foundation that meets the minimum requirements for insulation. My initial response was “Why?”, since we’ve ...

Finishing basements for comfortable living is the most popular winter home improvement project with us Canadians, and that’s why I hope you read this column before it’s too late. So many widely ...

Q. We have plans to finish our basement and have a few questions on the best way to proceed. The basement walls are poured concrete with a concrete floor. Should I insulate the walls? Can the walls be ...

COLUMBIA, Tenn. – December 17, 2025 – Upgrade Spray Foam today announced updated insulation procedures for attics, basements, ...