Basements

10 Basement Remodels and Renovations by Candice Olson

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Sealing Basement Walls and Floors

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Say goodbye to a damp basement and hello to a dry and protected space with these simple tips for sealing basement walls and floors.

Basements & Laundry Rooms

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Cheery Basement Rec Room 02:59

Dramatic Basement Guest Suite 02:54

Basement Media Room and Playroom Makeover 02:36

A Welcoming Mudroom 02:51

Movie Night Inspires Basement Flip

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Homeowners Tom Price and Julie Bitton transform their dated downstairs into a movie-inspired media room filled with vibrant orange, geometric patterns and surround sound.

Waterproofing Basement Floors

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Check out our ideas and tips for waterproofing the floor in your basement.

Stage Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2014

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High-Fashion Entertainment Room

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Designer Dahlia Mahmood took the glamour up a notch with this elegant basement redesign complete with a pool table, bar area and Swarovski crystal chandeliers.

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Heating Your Basement

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Whether you're looking to safeguard storage items from chilly winter temperatures or keep a finished basement toasty, here's what you need to know about basement heating.

Before You Hire a Basement Pro

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Choosing a contractor is one of the most difficult decisions. Here's what you should ask.

Basement Bathroom Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2014

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Custom Family-Friendly Basement

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Female-Friendly Retreat for Dad

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Candice Olson turns an outdated basement into a masculine room that the man (and the women) of the house can enjoy.

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Basement Bar Ideas and Designs

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Add a bar to your finished basement with these design ideas.

Add Style to Your Finished Basement

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Get tips for choosing the right finishing touches for your basement remodel.

Solving Basement Design Problems

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Mechanical systems and other obstacles can present design opportunities. Get tips for tackling the most common problems.

HGTV Smart Home Stage

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Carley Knobloch hosts a tour of the 2014 HGTV Smart Home's music stage.

High-End Basement Apartment

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Adding a high-end basement apartment will help offset big house payments.

Basement Home Theaters and Media Rooms

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Why go out to the movies when you can bring the entertainment to you? Check out these ideas for creating a basement home theater or media room.