Installing a bathroom in the basement is one way of utilising this often underutilised space. It is also a good idea for homeowners who want to save their guests from climbing stairs to use the ...

It’s home improvement season, which means you’re probably dreaming of enhancements to make your space more livable and to enhance property value. Adding a bathroom is a great way to do both, but for ...

A basement is the unlikeliest source of promise and potential in your home. It's probably musty, possibly unfinished, and almost certainly incomplete. If you have a basement bathroom, it is likely ...

It's a common basement renovation scenario: You want a new bathroom and your plumber recommends a sewage ejection system. That requires digging through the concrete: a messy and time-consuming job ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

I’ve been a master plumber for nearly four decades, and I used to do all the plumbing in all the houses I built and in the remodeling jobs that had a plumbing component. If you’re thinking of adding a ...

I’ve shared in a few recent columns how I’m helping my son finish his basement. I’m having a great time building memories for the both of us. I made a sign from a scrap piece of drywall a few months ...

Thinking of adding a toilet to your basement bathroom? This DIY guide walks you through every step from planning and plumbing to installation and finishing touches. With the right tools and tips, ...

Most homeowners and business operators in the Madison area know the frustration: you call a plumber for one issue, then realize you need a contractor for another project, and suddenly ...