Hello. Is it complicated/expensive to level a basement floor — to prepare it for laying down a wood floor on top? Ours has a bulge in the middle that needs remedying.

Q: I have been wanting to increase the comfort level in the lower level of my home by insulating the cement floor. Currently, the floor is cement with jute-backed carpet glued to the concrete. I have ...

But a buried basement typically needs an escape window, or larger escape well. Check local codes, and you’re likely to find that the sill of any escape unit can be no more than 44 inches off the floor ...

Q. We have a 1920 house with a concrete block foundation and uneven concrete basement floor. Can it be finished or should it be done by a professional? A. Of course you can do it, but there are some ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the second installment of This Ugly House, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish this tale of a hands-on renovation of a wood-frame house in Bed Stuy. See the ...

The lower level of a home was a bit of an afterthought in the not-too-distant past, typically reserved for storing holiday decorations, old toys, or, if he was lucky, dad’s workbench. Oh, how things ...

Anyone with a basement knows that having a lower level is a design dream. But, while you might be fixated on how to make the most of your space—be it a home office, play area, or private theater—there ...