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A basement with a low ceiling can feel more like a cramped cave than a usable part of your home. Many homeowners simply ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why go out when you can entertain at home? If you love to have a group of friends over for a drink or two, you probably want to ...

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WHEN TRYING to make use of a basement, many people default to dusty wine cellars and ignorable gyms. But if you want a truly livable space such as a bedroom down there, said Manhattan interior ...

When Merrick and Phillip White looked at the unused section of their basement, they saw potential—but not a clear plan. They wanted the space to reflect their shared commitment to health, while also ...

If the ground is being excavated or the basement extended, then existing walls are likely to need underpinning and the floor structure supporting using timber or steel beams. This will require design ...