I have recently seen a brownstone that I like a lot and I want to make an offer, however, I did some amateurish sleuthing in the basement and found that the main support beam is eroded about a foot ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Basements oftentimes get a bad rap. Many people picture them as dingy, cluttered spaces that can have an unpleasant or musty odor. That's not ...

The basement is a whole lot of space with endless possibilities. You can transform it into an extra living area with a cozy home office, maybe a sleek kitchenette, or rooms to rent out for extra ...

Dear Angie: How much does it cost to remove a load-bearing wall? In the basement of my home, there is a single concrete beam below the intersection of the living room, dining room and kitchen walls. I ...