You, too, can dig 50 tons of dirt out of your basement—with a particular set of skills. Turning an unusable basement into a finished one includes legal requirements. The project took $10,000 and about ...

Q: I’m thinking of finishing my basement. What do I need to know? A: In terms of remodeling or finishing, basements have a lot going for them. The space is already built out structurally, and there is ...

Q. Is it feasible to dig a new basement under an existing two-story home? If so, what might it cost? A. Basement refinishing and remodeling projects are fairly common, but building a new basement from ...

I have hated my basement for years. We don’t have water issues or problems with bugs. The space is large, it gets natural light and the finished portion will eventually be the perfect playroom for our ...