Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

That musty whiff when you open the basement door is easy to ignore. But a stain that keeps spreading or a small puddle that shows up after storms, not so much. If this sounds familiar, you’re not ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...