Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

The easiest and least expensive method of adding livable square footage to a house is to remodel the basement into usable living space. Launching a new business that specializes in basement remodeling ...

Builders say more homeowners are finishing their basements as an alternative to above-ground additions, with the added benefit of getting better returns on their investment than they might from ...

ONE SEATTLE family found extra cash during the recession right inside their four walls. Sure, it took months of planning and construction, but sustainable interior designer Piper Lauri Salogga and her ...