Basements

Is Your Family Ready for a Big Storm?

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Providing a secure location during severe weather is important for your family's safety and peace of mind. Get tips for stocking a disaster kit and setting up a safe room before a tornado or hurricane strikes.

Best of Basement Design: 13 Stylish Underground Spaces

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Subfloor Options for Basements

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Before laying flooring, it's necessary to choose a basement subfloor that will provide you with protection and stability.

Sports Basement

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A basement becomes a space for three kids who live and breathe sports.

Create a Functional Basement

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Genevieve tells how to create a basement that will be fun for the family.

Catch the Game at Home: Man Caves for Sports Fans

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Warm Basement Family Room

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Candice turns a cold, damp basement into a warm, inviting family room.

Pet-Friendly Basement Inspires

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Josh Williams and Josh Landers turn their small, cluttered basement and attached covered porch into a pet-friendly den and play area for their Jack Russell terrier, Bentley.

Renovating and Remodeling Your Basement

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Cohesive Family Basement Space 02:55

Cheery Basement Rec Room 03:00

Fun Traditional Basement 03:42

Oscar-Worthy Basement Home Theaters

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Basement Theater or Media Room 01:03

Basement Media Room and Playroom Makeover 02:37

Cramped Basement Remodel 03:13

Cozy, Neutral Basement Makeover

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Contrast and Function Design 01:30

Basement Family Room & Office 03:20

Restful Monochromatic Design 03:49

Multifunctional Family Room 04:45

Basement Layout Designs and Room Ideas

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Cheery Basement Rec Room 03:00

Beige Basement Transformation 04:01

Basement Media Room and Playroom Makeover 02:37

Ultimate Basement Hangout in Colorado Ski Lodge 03:39

Colors to Brighten Your Basement

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Orange Basement 01:20

Defining Spaces With Color 03:29

Multifunctional Basement Space 04:29

Options and Ideas for Finishing Your Basement

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Customized Man Cave for Dad 03:02

Dramatic Basement Guest Suite 02:55

Big-Wow Wine Bar Basement 03:27

Ultimate Basement Hangout in Colorado Ski Lodge 03:39

Basement Remodels and Renovations by Candice Olson

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Basement Family Room & Office 03:20

Functional Basement Den 01:51

Nature-Inspired Room Design 01:40

Designing With Black 03:25

Million-Dollar Basements

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The Zen-Luxe Man Cave 03:52

Million-Dollar Home Theater 02:11

Old World Wine Cellar 01:36

Ultimate Basement Hangout in Colorado Ski Lodge 03:39

Modern Basement

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Playfully Modern Basement Reno 03:46

Contrast and Function Design 01:30

Midcentury Basement Makeover 03:55

Low-Country Basement Makeover 03:53

Two-Room Surprise

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Genevieve gets a big surprise: she has to redo two rooms, not one.