Basement How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our basement step-by-step tips & ideas.

How to Frame Out Basement Walls

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fur out concrete basement walls to get them ready for drywall

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install an emergency backup sump pump

When the basement floods, here's how to beat back the tide

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva solves wet basement problems.

In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an effective way to combat basement flooding

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a utility sink

An unfinished basement goes from cold and empty to warm and cozy

Learn how to keep your basement dry and your yard puddle-free

Got water in the basement? Prevent mold and other problems from occurring by using a few simple, low-cost steps.

A little imagination and a lot of work turn a forgotten store room into a cool, dark cellar where wine can age gracefully.