Check wood, stone and concrete for any signs of pests or moisture damage. Pest access must be blocked and rotted materials ...

The 2022 Remodeling Impact Report included a basement conversion to a living space as one of the top-four projects regarding the return on investment. Finishing a basement outperformed other home ...

Most municipalities require a permit for significant renovations, and finishing your basement typically falls into that category. The permit process may involve submitting detailed plans for your ...

A homeowner doing a basement renovation project near Paris unexpectedly found a skeleton, which later led to the discovery of nearly 40 burials, some of them dating to Roman times.

During the winter of 2023-2024, archaeologists of Archeodunum Research Center were called to a home nestled in a suburb of Paris after a homeowner discovered a skeleton in his basement ...

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 9:31 a.m. | Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 9:31 a.m. Regis McQuaide remembers ledger paper, adding machines and drawing ...

Permit processing times vary by jurisdiction, so plan your basement remodeling project accordingly. Creating a welcoming and finished look in your basement starts with the walls. Painting directly ...

Before renovation of Springfield's Historic City Hall begins in earnest next year, a final tour revealed pieces of history.