Robert Shaw and Denise Taylor-Shaw want to brighten and update the 34-by-31-foot basement of their Burke split-level home. They want a more modern space where they can relax and watch television. They ...

Making over a basement wall oftentimes requires a little more work than a standard interior wall. Not only do you need to pick the perfect paint color, but you may be working with an unfamiliar ...

With a long history stretching back to medieval times, wood paneling has had just as many "eras" as Taylor Swift. From the elegant wainscoting in Victorian mansions, to the groovy synthetic panels of ...

Real Estate News Ask the Carpenter: The paint on the basement walls is peeling Ask the Carpenter’s Rob Robillard answers readers’ questions about basement moisture and icicle prevention. Get more ...

Q: We are finishing off part of the basement into a utility room. The washer, dryer, and laundry tub are already there, with the plumbing anchored to the cement walls. We have framed in the walls with ...

Tucked away beneath the house is a room that may not get the same stylistic attention as spaces like bedrooms and living rooms, but certainly deserves it. Basements are often neglected spaces where ...

Homeowners with wood paneling from the ’60s and ’70s have several options to find a whole new look without a big price tag. Wood paneling can be exquisite in a room if there is plenty of natural light ...