Basement framing

Turning an unfinished basement into additional living space? Learn what to do when finishing basement walls to achieve quality, comfortable conditions.

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.

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I explain the difference between a floating wall versus a conventionally framed stud wall. I then show the process as I frame the longest wall in my baseme...

Explanation of the 2 most common causes and solutions how to avoid and solve these issues, along with a video on basement-friendly choices.

Bulkheads are found in many residential homes. They’re used to cover ductwork (the transportation system by which the air from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) gets moved throughout the home), so that the metal tubes are not visible. Building a bulkhead in order to frame around ductwork involves building a wooden frame (known as a

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A DIY Basement Renovation is cost effective, rewarding and fun. Check out the step by step summary on how to finish a basement for less than $3000, by doing the work yourself.

We're all longing for some quiet space to call our own, and if you're fortunate enough to have a basement, that's a great place to stake out. But before you jump in with both feet, take some tips from the pros and review our list of mistakes to avoid.

Finishing a basement DIY style? You can do this! Check out my post on how to frame basement walls and follow along with my DIY basement project with wine cellar.