Finishing a basement

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

Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement

Your dark and dingy basement is a gold mine of possibilities! You can add walls and make an extra bedroom or family room. Add a bathroom and a kitchen, and you've got yourself a rental apartment. But before you start planning, here's what you need to know about how to finish a basement (and what you can expect it to cost).

Painting our Exposed Floor Joist Basement Ceiling

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

Follow this step-by-step guide to plan a basement renovation, from the necessary permits and tools, to tips on waterproofing and finishing touches. #finishedbasement #diyguide #howtoguide #diyhomeimprovement #basementrenovation

Uninsulated rim joists are huge energy losers. Now's the time to insulate and seal your rim joists. One option is to seal the rim joists with rigid insulation cut to fit. We recommend a minimum of 2-in.-thick extruded polystyrene, but check your local codes to see what's required. If you have a table saw, use it to cut strips equal to the depth of your joists. Then use a fine-tooth handsaw, utility knife or miter saw to cut the strips to length. Fill small #thebasement

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.

Get inspired by these awesome exposed basement ceiling ideas! Utilize every square inch of your home and update that lower level!

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.

Are you thinking of finishing your #basement? That’s a great home improvement goal, but you need to be more careful than most people if you expect good results.

Are you thinking about panting your basement ceiling or leaving the ceiling exposed? Learn some of the important considerations to painting an unfinished basement ceiling!

Finishing basement and using it as extra space or even a rental unit is superb possibility. Home owners that are interested in such work can read our 13 work steps in basement remodeling. It is a good guide for any company as well to expand and automate crews.

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.

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.

As you begin to plan your new basement, be sure to consider these do’s and don’ts of basement finishing. There are plenty of hidden or overlooked issues that will put a remodeling team on hold like toxins, pests, and unsafe structural integrity.

If you are trying to build a shower pan on a slab floor, you will need to ensure that you have a waterproof seal. Also, you must have a proper slope for the pan.

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