Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

The easiest and least expensive method of adding livable square footage to a house is to remodel the basement into usable living space. Launching a new business that specializes in basement remodeling ...

These three previously featured basements have their own unique uses and aesthetics, but every one offers a cozy retreat.

Builders say more homeowners are finishing their basements as an alternative to above-ground additions, with the added benefit of getting better returns on their investment than they might from ...

ONE SEATTLE family found extra cash during the recession right inside their four walls. Sure, it took months of planning and construction, but sustainable interior designer Piper Lauri Salogga and her ...

The design solution, which integrates an open floorplan with several independent activity and gaming zones, was executed in a three-story Colonial-style residence in McLean. The project was recently ...

Children gone and husband at work, Carol Michalak descends the stairs of her home in Clinton Township, Mich., for a long, relaxing shower. She can soak in steam or dry heat or sit on a seat in a ...